Canada's Environmental Voice
Micaela Yawney is an environmental writer, poet, storyteller, photographer, and adventurer from British Columbia, Canada. Inspired by her love for the natural world, she focuses her writing on telling the stories of hope, resilience, and advocacy from within the sustainability movement. Micaela is a storyteller at heart whose writing, poetry, […]
The Christmas holidays are great, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas. But one thing I do not love about Christmas is the waste. Gift wrapping, ribbons, bows -THE PLASTIC! It is overwhelming. And don’t even get me started on the food waste. Every year around the holidays, we go […]
It is often daunting to think of yourself as only one person against a colossally wicked problem – one that has not been solved for decades. Not just a problem, but a pressing one. While it may seem like only doom and gloom is heading our way – we came […]
About the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) SFI advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. SFI is an independent, non-profit organization that demonstrates its commitment to forests through its work in standards, conservation, education, and community. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local […]
This Canada Day the Alternatives Journal editorial team were tasked with reflecting on the nature of Canada, what it means to them, and what one aspect of Canada each member appreciates the most. These reflections were made especially interesting due to the unique make-up of the editorial team, including: individuals […]
Sophia Sanniti is a PhD Candidate in Social and Ecological Sustainability in the University of Waterloo’s School for Environment, Resources and Sustainability. Her research explores the intersections of ecological economics, critical (eco)feminism, and household sustainability. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiasanniti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ictrlshift?lang=en
*** This week’s Summer Student Takeover piece is from the creators of the New Sincerity Podcast. How does it feel to grow up in a world that is fighting for its life? Not awesome. That said, it can really help to talk through the fear and dread that comes with the […]
*** Calling all young environmentalists! Starting on July 1st, Alternatives Journal’s interns are taking over A\J online for the summer!
Lori-Ann Livingston is a Editor, proofreader, plain language consultant and writer. She loves to find stories in unusual places. She has written journalistic articles for print and online publications, including The Circle, Songlines, Geez, Irish Post and Third Way.
Anita Ballachanda is a thrift junkie, pig enthusiast and coffee addict. Look out for her Depop store @filthyswine coming in 2019 and catch her as a model and head thrift designer @ProjectTrashion‘s fashion show, The Union.
