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Sustainable Fashion 101 – Use what you already own!
The main idea is to buy less and use less The more you buy means the more you’ll have to end up having to get rid of eventually. Buying ’new’ from fast...
Inclusivity in the plant-based movement
When working in climate action a theme that comes up a lot is “How can I be more inclusive?”. The reason for this is that in today’s world, where...
A Message from our Board of Directors
Dear Embarkers, We would like to address the recent letter from concerned members. The Embark board of directors made a decision on April 2, 2020 to...
How to grow an avocado plant indoors?
The spring is around the corner. That means the growing season is knocking on our door. If you are a pro gardener, you may have already planned for what...
Event Update
PSA - All upcoming Embark events and programming have been paused for the time being due to COVID-19 concerns. As we regularly convene students in our...
Climate-Focused Sustainability Skills Program Survey
Are you passionate about climate action? Do you want a say in the development of a program designed to build your skills and enhance your resume? If so,...
Understanding Change on Earth’s Terms
Doom, Gloom, and more Doom Often, those of us that are working towards sustainable futures are aware of, if not driven by, climate anxiety. We are...
The Climate Strike
Recently there has been a lot of attention on the topic of climate change and global environmental policies. With Canada’s federal election having just...
Changing World (Mixed Media)
This is a mixed media poem about the wonders of nature written by Cindy Ye. The poem's inspiration is found in the changing seasons in Vancouver, BC....
My Thrifting Journey
The past When I was a kid, my mom would bring me hand-me-downs from friends and family. At the time, I saw it as uncool - nobody else I knew wanted to...
Making the change to dairy-free: On cheese addiction, “green” milks, and more
What does it take to make the change to dairy-free? As I recently discovered, quitting milk is harder than you’d think. Questioning my queso ...
Greta Thunberg: Fighting for our Future
As 2019 continues to progress, Greta Thunberg has often been seen as the face of future generation's fight against climate change. Her scathing speech at...
SFU Student Among Youth Convened for Democratic Solutions to Climate Crisis
This summer, I was fortunate to join a passionate group of youth activists from all continents in intensive training to become Climate Ambassadors with...
Plant-based Salted Caramel Filled Pretzel Cookies
Jennifer, our plant-based foodie guru is sharing her go-to recipes, make sure to stay tuned. If you have a sweet tooth like the rest of us at Embark,...
The Water of Tomorrow
Chemical X Minerals from our Earth’s crust were important ingredients of life’s recipe. Charles Darwin’s “warm little pond” vision - is being proved...
BLOG POST SUBMISSION
What type of content can you submit? Writers are encouraged to share sustainability through their lens and take any interesting thought, story or idea and create content.
It could be features, articles, interviews, poetry/prose, dispatches, reviews, photography, illustration, and/or videography.
The only requirement is that the created content falls under one of the following Embark Sustainability priority areas or their intersections:
- Climate Equity
- Food Justice
POST RECOMMENDATIONS
- Write about what you are passionate about and that aligns with priority areas. Or challenge yourself in creating something new.
- Think critically rather than just making statements.
- Be creative.
KEEPING JUSTICE, EQUITY, DECOLONIZATION, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN MIND
Ask yourself the following questions while writing:
- What communities does this topic affect and why?
- What systemic barriers are involved in this topic?
- Who benefits from the current systems in place?
- How does my positionality affect my understanding of this topic? How can I address this in my piece?
If you have any questions contact our Design & Communications Manager, communications@embarksustainability.org