Random Acts of Green

Start a Green Conversation with a Random Acts of Green t-shirt! Buy one to support our mission to educate, entertain, engage, and empower both individuals and organizations to participate in Green behaviour locally and globally! Our 50/50 fabric made from recycled polyester (recovered ocean plastic) & organic cotton has been tested for warp, weft and washing to establish the stability and longevity of the fabric to reduce the problem of microplastics entering our oceans.... Get yours today! https://raog.ca/prod/random-acts-of-green-upcycled-t-shirt/

World Water Day is one month today! Are you looking for an eco-friendly fundraising idea? RainBarrel.ca offers a unique fundraising program for non-profit groups across Canada and the USA. Raise funds for your club, group or organization with a rain barrel sale!... Random Acts of Green has teamed up with RainBarrel.ca to host rain barrel fundraisers for the last few years with splashing success! In 2021: We sold 211 affordable rain barrels in our hometown community of Peterborough, Ontario and the Kawartha Region! Encouraging others in your community to install a rain barrel can have a ripple effect. Why fundraise with RainBarrel.ca ? EXPERT SUPPORT Use their step-by-step guide, free marketing materials/tools and ongoing support to maximize results! HIGH RETURN Earn $10 or more for each rain barrel sold. NO RISKS No financial investment, inventory or deliveries. ONLINE FUNDRAISING Get your own customized webpage allowing for easy online ordering! Check them out today RainBarrel.ca to learn more or find a truckload sale near you! Learn more here: https://raog.ca/benefits-of-rain-barrels/

An account to follow: The Ocean Cleanup "The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization developing and scaling technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. To achieve this objective, we have to work on a combination of closing the source and cleaning up what has already accumulated in the ocean and doesn’t go away by itself." The Ocean Cleanup website has a plastic-tracker so you can see where plastic 'may' end up if it's not disposed of properly.... In an ideal world, ocean clean up's wouldn't need to exist. We're proud to work in community with businesses who are working to eliminate plastic-waste: . Club Coffee > Work to reduce plastic waste in the hot beverage industry through recyclable PUR Pods and Boardio technology (packaging made from sustainably sourced paperboard). Club Coffee truly have their finger-on-the-pulse when it comes to sustainable innovation. We can't wait to see where 2022 takes them! Mixed commodities of plastic and metal razor heads mostly never get recycled. Because of this, 2 BILLION plastic, disposable razors end up in landfill every year. Rockwell Razors are working to combat this: by providing consumers with a metal safety razor. The razor itself is a high-quality metal. It's durable and designed to last. Replacement blades come wrapped in recyclable paper wrap, all of which is fully recyclable. Most wound-care solutions are made from single-use plastic. It's estimated that the average American family buys one box per annum > that's a lot of single use plastics! PATCH Strips offer a natural, 100% compostable, bamboo fibre wound dressing. From the materials and packaging, to the 20,000+ trees planted to offset carbon, everything is considered when Patch Strips brand, Nutricare, create.

Post the most recent photo you have taken of wildlife! Need help identifying what you spotted? You can look that up using tools like iNaturalist.org ! Learn from other local nature enthusiasts and contribute to citizen science projects.... Plus, you can learn interesting factoids to share in your next virtual hangout. Please give a shout out to YOUR favourite local animal organization that helps to increase your nature knowledge!. See more

Did you hear the news? What do you think of this? Share YOUR favourite park space in Canada in the comments! https://raog.ca/nature-prescription-canada/

It's Family Day weekend here in Ontario. We're encouraging you to get outdoors this weekend (even if it's for a 30 minute stroll around the block). We are in midst of an indoor generation- a generation run on smart phones, Netflix, and staying inside all day. According to the World Economic Forum: Teens devote an average of 7.5 hours a day to digital media of all kinds.... And in 2021 the average American spent 13 hours and 12 minutes per day on media (watching TV, on a laptop, on social media or reading a newspaper) - emarketer.com. Not only does the isolation of life inside present an enormous emotional struggle to maintain one’s mental health, but too much time inside, and not nearly enough time spent outdoors, has serious effects on your physical health too. It also has a negative effect on our motivation to protect nature, as it becomes out of sight out of mind. It’s important to understand the ways in which we can keep our mental and physical health in shape. Vitamin N (nature) has been proven to be significantly beneficial to your health. The Green Team have compiled a blog post with some methods you can use to foster a better relationship with nature, leading to a healthier lifestyle. https://raog.ca/10-ways-to-reconnect-with-nature/

Is your environmentalism intersectional? When we advocate for the protection of the planet, this must include protection for the people that inhabit it. Learn more here: https://raog.ca/intersectional-environmental-organizations/... : Our Founder Jessica Correa will be hosting a #PassTheMic spotlight conversation with Patricia Wilson from the Diverse Nature Collective They are a BIPOC led organization dedicated to creating space for conservation-minded folks to help empower & mobilize diverse voices. Check them out and save the date in your calendar! https://www.diversenaturecollective.com/

. In its 25 year, the Great Backyard Bird Count runs from February 1821 this year. Visit www.birdcount.org to learn about their webinars, their mobile app and ways in which you can participate! In advance of this weekend, we wanted to share some bird-centric cheat sheets!... If you'd like to learn more about our feathered friends: Our community partners, Camp Kawartha recently shared some fun facts about Snowy Owls on their wonderful nature-centric blog. Did you know: Snowy Owls are one of those birds who nests on the ground? They usually stay with one breeding partner for life! A little movie and nature trivia from the Camp Kawartha team: "Harry Potter had a Snowy Owl Hedwig. We didn’t know this but, Hedwig is a female character but, was played by males because only males are completely white." Learn a little more about Snowy Owls on the Camp Kawartha website!

While the outdoor growing season may come to an end, let's try to cultivate these things moving forward! Credit- @rockinruksi

Be the change with a gift that makes a difference this holiday season. Abeego offers many sustainable beeswax food wrap gift options that will spread the holiday cheer while keeping the planet green. Why choose Abeego?... 1) It's Logical. Food needs to breathe. 2) It's Inspirational. Looks good, Feels good, Smells good. 3) Reduce Plastic Waste. 4) Reduce Food Waste. Designed to keep your food alive longer while it preserves freshness and quality. And now, with every Abeego reusable food wrap order of $65+, you will receive a free Dans le sac Furoshiki Cloth. Who doesn’t love a free gift? It's the ultimate sustainable gift wrap that can be repurposed into a tea towel, a lunch wrapper, and so much more. Download our app. Do some #greenacts. Earn points. Redeem with Abeego. Check them out here: http://www.abeego.com https://www.facebook.com/Abeego/

Fibre art - any art - is an important part of life for so many. Creating beauty by macrame ~ crochet ~ weaving ~ needlework ~ the possibilities are endless ~ A macrame wreath has just the right mix of minimalism and multi-seasonal adaptability that can be accented for any occasion!... Interested in the pattern? Get it FREE here -> https://asterandvine.com/how-to-make-a-macrame-wreath/ Erica at Aster and Vine looks for products that are: Ethically Sourced, Up-cycled or Recycled excess waste from the fashion industry. By focusing on products made from textile waste, fibre artists can get the supplies they need with a little less of the guilt. Do you make macrame art? Tell us about it in the comments of show off your work!

Fast-fashion refers to cheap, mass-produced clothing, leaving the environment to suffer. The fast processes used in the fashion industry require cheap unnatural materials produced via poor agriculture practices, toxic chemicals and synthetic fabrics. In fact, the fashion industry is the second largest polluter of the worlds clean water sources. ... Polyester and other man-made acrylic fabrics are made from non-renewable crude oil, causing these fabrics to shed micro plastics. Plus, they become almost impossible to dispose of. The speed at which garments are produced also means that more and more clothes are disposed of by consumers, creating a huge amount of textile waste. The good news is that because we all need to wear clothes, we have the power to create change by making different choices about the garments we wear and buy and there are lots of easy options for side-stepping fast fashion and not contributing to the demand. By shopping second-hand, swapping clothes with friends, shopping sustainable and ethical, slow-fashion brands, and remembering to shop your wardrobe to find clothes to wear, you can help curb the damage from fast fashion. Support brands, like Mini-Cycle, that specialize in the circular economy for fashion. Mini-Cycle offers new and preloved clothes 0 to 10 years old and guarantees to buy back everything once the kids outgrow their clothes. Let's steer away from FAST FASHION industries that encourage waste Check them out! https://mini-cycle.com/

Do you pickup litter while walking your dog? Tomas here does not look too impressed! All of this recycling was found in the park and was separated from the trash for proper disposal.... Safety Note: We picked this up using gloves and trash grabbers, especially important during the pandemic. Thanks to Tomas for sharing this #GreenAction!

The creativity of this upcycled chicken coop is out this world! Brett and Ellen from Idaho made this UFO inspired backyard chicken coop using upcycled satellite dishes, a trampoline frame and even lit it up with LED lights! Leave your best punny reaction in the comments!... Check out this blog post for more details on its construction and answers to common questions! https://www.awesomeinventions.com/ufo-chicken-coop/

Hang your clothes up and ABRACADABRA your clothes will be dried by the powers of WIND and SUN! Did you know that an electric clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in your household? If you choose to line dry your clothes for just HALF of the year, you can save over $60 and 1150 pounds of CO2 emissions! Thanks to the Kimmett Family for sharing this from one of our previous HallowGreen challenge years!... Log today's challenge on the RANDOM ACTS OF GREEN APP! Earn Green Points to redeem for eco-friendly products and experiences! https://raog.ca/download/

Big thank you to everyone in the Random Acts of Green community for every little thing that you do to make the Earth a better place. artbyFranzi

We love seeing all the creative #HallowGreen action! Send us your pictures or tag @ randomactsofgreen

Spotted: A coven of witches paddleboarding on Lake Ontario That is one way to magically make your travel emissions disappear! Before you hop in the car this weekend, ask yourself if it's a trip under three kilometers. We challenge you to consider this: leave your car in the driveway and hop on that broom! ... Check out our community member Ruckify if you want to rent a paddleboard! Buying 1000 paddle boards = same energy it would take to drive your car to the moon and back : Malcom Bryston

You know what's spooky? Learning about indoor air quality + indoor air pollution. We met with Kae Shummoogum from Gasonic Group Ltd. to learn more about "Sick Building Syndrome", idling in parking garages, and the "chemical soup" you could be breathing in at home, school or work.

Have you heard of forest school? Developed in Europe, Forest Schools are a model of education where most of the learning takes place outside. Forest Schools still follow the curriculum they just use the natural world as a venue for teaching science, social studies, math, the arts and physical education. ... Forest Schools encourage discovery, hands-on learning, working collaboratively and exploring the local environment. Kids learning in the outdoors have improved mental health, greater focus, more initiative and resiliency. Camp Kawartha has spots available for Forest School! Taught by experienced educators, each week will have a different theme that is linked to the Ontario curriculum. There are three class levels running for either one-week or one-month sessions: Kindergarten, Primary and Junior. During this difficult time, Forest School is a chance for your children to be active, to learn and to be immersed in the outdoors. https://campkawartha.ca/

Be a food waste killer! Plot your meals ahead of time to minimize waste in your fridge. Check out our blog post filled with recipes you can bury in your lunch bag!

Are you rising up to the challenge? Our HallowGreen Challenge continues! How to Participate Cross off as many tombstones as possible throughout the month of October!... Send us a photo/video of yourself doing one of the challenges or tag @ randomactsofgreen on social media Share this challenge, or TAG your friends, colleagues or classmates to join you! Many thanks to our 2020 HallowGreen challenge sponsors: Healthy Planet The Green Beaver Company Earth's General Store The Big Carrot Natural Food Market McLeod's EcoWater We appreciate their support in this spooky challenge! Join us along with 50 + environmental organizations, influencers and media partners RISING UP to scare away climate anxiety. READ MORE HERE: https://raog.ca/2020/09/15/hallowgreen2020/

You're stocked up on canned goods, your freezer is overflowing, and you have toilet paper for days. But what about the fresh, healthy goodness that you can buy locally? Let’s talk about three local, affordable and nutrient-rich foods to help you through the COVID-19 Crisis: beets, cabbage and lentils. Beets, cabbage, and lentils are highly nutritious foods that can be purchased pretty much all year round, are affordable and have a longer shelf life.... Plus, if you buy them locally, you will be supporting the local economy, while lowering your carbon footprint! Canadian School of Natural Nutrition(CSNN) graduate Alyssa Madill puts all three ingredients together in a delicious borscht-style soup recipe. This recipe is perfect for warming up on a chilly fall day! Check out this article to find out what each of these foods will provide to your physical body, and some ways to enjoy them on your plate: https://www.feedthefirewellness.com//three-local-affordabl

Conjure up a Halloween decoration made from undead (or upcycled) materials! You can be festive AND kind to the planet at Halloween! Make your decorations out of recycled materials this year.

Have you tried making your own infusions? Bring your good intentions to life by mixing together ingredients to make something new. A smidgen of wisdom, a dash of hope and a sliver of inspiration can leave you with something new. Homemade creations also make a great gift, hint hint. ... Thank you to our community member Sustain Eco Store for revealing their secrets to this seasonal herb infused salt!

Got a whole bunch of upcycled decorations someone put out on the curb for FREE! It feels GREAT to REUSE Woop ... We will be celebrating #HallowGreen this year, COVID-19 style How are you Participating this year? Tell us below

" Meet Mr. Ghost. I made him 5 years ago from a bed canopy, a broken umbrella, and a piece of flagpole that were put out on the street for neighborhood bulk trash pickup. Mr. Ghost has haunted 3 houses now. He enjoys high winds, going for walks, and eating small children."... Thank you to Bliss Hanlin for sharing this ghastly creation!