LibGuides: Sustainability: Sustainable Living

eBooks: Green Living

Plastic Free: The Inspiring Story of a Global Environmental Movement and Why It Matters

eBooks: Eating Sustainably

eBooks: Sustainable Gardening & Urban Farming

What is Greenwashing?

"Greenwashing is a term used to describe situations where companies mislead consumers by claiming to be eco-friendly or sustainable as a marketing scheme rather than as a core principle of their business model. Often, these industries spend more money making themselves appear sustainable than they do implementing actual sustainable measures into their company. " (Treehugger).

Learn more:

Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future (2018)

More Resources

Environmental Wellness Hub

Environmental wellness inspires us to live a lifestyle that is respectful of our surroundings. This module includes activities and resources to help you cultivate environmental wellness.

Websites & Blogs

Ecochallenge
Ecochallenge is a platform to educate, entertain, and engage the community on ways to drive sustainable habits.
Green Your Routine Challenge (Government of Canada)
As Canadians are spending an increased amount of time at home, we’re encouraging you to ‘Green Your Routine’ by implementing simple lifestyle changes to help you live greener.
The Tree Atlas (Government of Ontario)
Learn which trees are native to Ontario and the best species to plant where you live. Click on the map as close as possible to your intended planting site. Or select a region for a larger-scale map.
Treehugger

Calculators

Footprint Calculator
Water Footprint Calculator
Illustrates how everyday actions – from washing dishes to watering the lawn to buying groceries – impact water use

Podcasts

Conscious Chatter
An inclusive audio space, Conscious Chatter opens the door to conversations about our clothing + the layers of stories, meaning and potential impact connected to what we wear.
How to Save a Planet
Climate change. We know. It can feel too overwhelming. But what if there was a show about climate change that left you feeling... energized? One so filled with possibility that you actually wanted to listen? Join us, journalist Alex Blumberg and a crew of climate nerds, as we bring you smart, inspiring stories about the mess we're in and how we can get ourselves out of it.
The Wardrobe Crisis