The global pause caused by the coronavirus has exposed travel industry like never before. We’re witnessing a glimpse of what a world without travel looks like and being forced to recognize the toll that the industry has on this planet. The internet
Over the past few years, public controversies surrounding marine theme parks such as Sea World and Marineland have brought an increased amount of attention to marine life attractions, including aquariums. While there is no doubt that those two specific attractions
Synonymous with fine dining in Hawaii, Mama’s Fish House delivers excellent, sustainably sourced, authentic seafood cuisine. It would almost be an understatement to call Mama's an iconic dining option on the island of Maui. Family owned and operated since 1973,
In today’s post, I’m going to be talking about a really incredible subscription box service that I recently had the chance to try. I’ll start off by saying that I’m typically not a huge fan of subscription boxes; generally, I
The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh, restart and challenge yourself to try something new – something that will make a difference. If you’re thinking of making a resolution around sustainable living, I’ve got some
This past weekend was the 19th annual Planet in Focus Film Festival in Toronto. Planet in Focus is an environmental media arts organization with year-round programming. Their mandate is to produce cultural events that showcase engaging and artistic films that question, explore,
Happy Waste Reduction Week, Canada! For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round program focussed on the principles of a circular economy, resource efficiency, and of course, waste reduction. The program’s primary
Humans are killing sharks at an unprecedented rate. An estimated 100 million sharks are killed per year; intentionally for their meat or fins, as bycatch of commercial fishing, or by marine pollution among many other causes. This is causing shark populations to
Long-time followers of Airplanes & Avocados will be familiar with my obsession with Hawaii – I’ve travelled to the islands for the last five years and have absolutely fallen in love with them. It’s not just the crystal clear blue
Happy Earth Day! On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. These protests achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans, Democrats, high