Untangled Living with Sue Volpe

Yet another reason to buy organic. GM crops will kill people due to antibiotic-resistance... Organic will get cheaper as we make the shift (and I’ve noticed prices coming down) Your buying power matters!!! If you still can’t afford organic buy from countries who’ve banned it (like Mexico, Peru). Avoid Canada and US products unless they are organic.

We think we want cheap clothing but do we really want to pay The True Cost? I don't and as much as possible, I won't any longer. We have other options: buy less, re-use (clothing swaps, thrift stores, share) repair/alter, buy from local/regional made, support fair trade shops etc.. Shift the mindset to "enough is fine"!

Holy moly this is amazing!!!! So exciting for kids' health and public awareness. Very proud of the big apple right now! For those may not know, "The reason for the BAN is simple: The overall health of kids, as processed meats are known to cause cancer and other diseases: A 2015 World Health Organization report labeled these products as Group 1 carcinogens, increasing the risk of diabetes, multiple cancers, and respiratory illnesses." Thanks Colleen Ariel Linseman for sharing.

It's time for Canada to do the same. Our local community is working on making this happen. Perhaps you can be a part of doing this where you live.

Christmas plastic reducing tips.

Shifting our ways of looking at and doing things in our life.

Please vote and don't waste it. Do your homework and make a decision. Voting is possibly more important in this election than in any in recent memory. You're a citizen and I'm sure you have opinions. If you need help, go to Vote Compass on the CBC website, answer the questions on their survey and you will see graphically how your feelings about the issues align with the various party platforms.

I'm tired of fighting. THIS is my new modus operandi. "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." (R Buckminster Fuller)

Yay! Go Millennials Go! You've got what it takes to make the changes we need! We believe in you! New data shows more millennials are now eligible to vote than baby boomers. #elxn43 #cdnpoli

The kids asked me to let people know about this. The most succinct message I have seen in a while. Tangible solutions for every day people wherever you live.

FREE SCREENING, Sept 26, for a different kind of Climate Change film: offerings inspiration, hope AND solutions! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY WHAT: Join us for a fr...ee screening of Resilience: Transforming Our Community, a different kind of climate change film one that inspires hope and offers solutions. WHY: If you want to know more about how climate change impacts Collingwood, Simcoe and beyond. If you are concerned how a changing climate will affect you and your family. If you want to see what others are doing. If you want to talk about your concerns. WHEN Thursday September 26, 7pm. The movie is 55 minutes long, and after we watch it, we’ll have a discussion on what we can all do together on this important issue. WHERE: Collingwood Library, 3rd Floor meeting room Share with others, spread the word! Invite family and friends. Everyone is welcome.

Time has blessed me with wisdom. It is true, we are in a war. But this time, rather than fighting in it, I'm here to end it. The second image makes my heart ...smile. Home! You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. ~Buckminster Fuller