Sustainability
New Life Transformation Assembly
Instead of reminiscing on my first documented experience with scissors; one that involved my 18-month-year-old self and my 3-year-old sister attempting to style my hair into a bang. Yes, thankfully it ended safely with a photograph of "The Bayang” to make sure we remembered the experience. Instead, I’m going to begin this story with more interesting childhood memories. I always had a deep connection with figuring out how things worked, the Arts, and Sciences, for they helped shape me beyond my difficulties growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, chronic food allergies, and a weak immune system.
What bring me joy?
What brings me joy? Moose, Porcupine & Scissors Written by Jean Marshall My name is Jean Marshall. I live in Thunder Bay, Canada. I am of mixed ancestory: Anishinaabe (otherwise called Ojibway) and British. Throughout this story, I will be using Anishnaabemowin words (my ancestral language) as this is one source of inspiration for me that connects to my creative process. I work full-time as an artist and land-based craftsperson. I will be sharing with you my story of the materials that I work with. My source of inspiration comes from the land. I live on the shores of Gitchigaming (Lake Superior) where I can hear the waves and see the storms rolling in off the big lake. I have spent my life in close proximity to the bush. I knew that I had a strong drive to work with my hands when I was a young girl. My mother taught me how to bead and I started working with leather as a young teen. In my late twenties, I actively gave space to my creativity and started to bead regularly. I bead Ojibway floral designs that are vibrant in colour and unique in their presentation. It has been through my artwork that has circled me to my cultural roots.
jean marshallPublished 3 years ago in EarthRecycle. Repair. Reuse. Grab your Fiskars scissors & have some upcycle fun!
I have lots of tops, dresses and cushions with former lives as curtains, tablecloths and duvet covers. I love a visit to the local charity shop/thrift store followed by an evening armed with my dressmaking scissors (Fiskars are the best!), measuring tape and sewing machine to give a discarded garment a new lease of life. I find the creative process relaxing and therapeutic and it brings me happiness and joy knowing that I have contributed to the charity and helped the fabric avoid landfill that bit longer.
Fiona AlexanderPublished 3 years ago in EarthPaper Weaving for the Planet
Have you ever looked at a security envelope on the inside? Most of them have a sort of confetti type of pattern, either blue or black or grey. But others have intricate circular patterns or triangular shapes put together to form sweet flowery patterns. Some are green, some yellow or brighter blue. Some are purple and white striped (that’s the FedEx envelopes). If you collect them long enough, like I have, every once in awhile you will come across that rare special find, like a flowy pink and gold swirling pattern on really good paper. Who knew envelopes could be so interesting?
Marcia WoodfieldPublished 3 years ago in EarthKudos To Walmart For Starting The Change To Save Our Environment.
Is Walmart starting a new trend? Hopefully. After doing research on the subject for a recent challenge and learning that plastic bags can take up to 40 years, or in excess of a hundred years depending on their make-up, I was rather excited the other day when I saw a tweet indicating that Walmart would be going bagless by July 1st, 2021. This, unfortunately, was not entirely true. I would however like to commend Walmart on their stance and what would appear to be their commitment to being part of the solution.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 3 years ago in EarthRecycle. Repair. Reuse. Grab your Fiskars scissors & have some upcycle fun!
I have lots of tops, dresses and cushions with former lives as curtains, tablecloths and duvet covers. I love a visit to the local charity shop/thrift store followed by an evening armed with my dressmaking scissors (Fiskars are the best!), measuring tape and sewing machine to give a discarded garment a new lease of life. I find the creative process relaxing and therapeutic and it brings me happiness and joy knowing that I have contributed to the charity and helped the fabric avoid landfill that bit longer.
Fiona AlexanderPublished 3 years ago in EarthCrisp Packet Project
It was back in November 2019 when I woke up in a green crisp packet.... I had been volunteers for a lovely out reach charity Surviving the streets Uk. We were allways running out of sleeping bags/ Bivi bags . The last two months I had been racking my brains on how I could help as Sts Uk was self funded.
Pen HustonPublished 3 years ago in EarthCREACHERS
Once upon a time, in a magical land far far away, there was a stirring. The bright silver blades of scissors leapt to life, while sharp metallic needles began to gleam with creative power.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 3 years ago in EarthFour Ways to Make Your Menstrual Cycle More Eco-Friendly
A woman’s menstrual cycle is a time of deep connection. She is rooted in connection to the ebbs and flows of her body and the universe. But after years of stigma, shame & misinformation - we’re more removed from it than ever before. And modern “hygiene” products take a time that’s traditionally sacred and turn it into a creator of massive waste and toxic chemicals.
Sierra VandervortPublished 3 years ago in EarthA Positive Act of Rebellion
It's an inescapable fact that the planet is in a tailspin. The Globe is warming, microplastic fills the ocean, coral reefs are dying and the equator is drying up.
Anne TonerPublished 3 years ago in EarthGetting high Energy bills even after Installing a Solar Panel System?
Most Australian homeowners already know that a solar system Sydney for a house is one of the best options yet for reducing your high energy bills and saving money on your long-term electricity expenses.
AYKA SolarPublished 3 years ago in EarthHow much time Does it Take to Install Solar Panels Sydney with AYKA Solar?
The entire process for installing solar panels Sydney and getting them approved isn’t an overnight process. Each procedure takes time. The time for each process varies depending on the suburb you live in, your solar company Sydney, the solar panels you choose according to your requirements, and how many other people are installing solar panels. These are the steps for a solar system Sydney installation and approximately how long each step could take:
AYKA SolarPublished 3 years ago in Earth