Author Archive: Bevin Clempson
Bevin is a mom and a spouse attempting to change her unsustainable habits. While her aim is to live more ecologically, her sometimes less-than-perfect green girliness makes it a work in progress.
Bevin holds a Bachelors Degree in Applied Communication and a Library Technician Diploma. Her passions are her son, her spouse, photography, writing, knitting, and the great outdoors. She currently calls the Comox Valley home, sweet home.
Getting Kids Excited About Earth Day
“You must be the change you wish to see in this world.” – Mahatma Ghandi April is fast approaching, and with it comes Earth Day. April 22 marks the annual celebration of our planet. It’s a time to reflect upon our individual and collective impact, and learn about a sustainable future. The first ever Earth [...]
Creating A Sustainable Wardrobe, One Item At A Time
I love clothes. I love textiles. I love all things fashion. This has been a lifelong fascination that stretches as far back as elementary school when a friend and I started our own fashion design firm in her basement. It was serious business. Back then my closet was stacked with issues of Vogue and Elle [...]
Holiday Recycling – Shrinking the Mountain of Merry Waste
Out of bed at the crack of dawn, my brother and I would eagerly creep our way towards the living room where Santa had left his mark, the stockings were stuffed full and the space beneath the tree was piled high with presents. We were always astounded by the sight. Santa’s gifts were almost always [...]
A Mom's Guide to Greener Holidays
Tis the season to consume. The holidays are all about stuff. Why is it that this time of year brings out the worst in spending? People go crazy with trend and forget all about tradition. The season is supposed to be about joy, gratitude, family and friends. But this appears to be lacking, at least [...]
Green-e-ology – Conserving The Heat
Old Man Winter is sneaking up on us – making his way through fallen leaves, rain puddles and dark skies. The days are shorter and the nights are colder. I’ve officially been moved out of flip-flops and tank-tops and pushed towards a cold weather wardrobe. I love the seasonal change – the falling leaves, cold [...]
Creating An Idle-Free Zone
It began with a pet peeve and some serious evaluation. Oh, that drive-thru line-up with its length of vehicles and thick haze of exhaust. Oh, the strong smell of exhaust as you and your child walk beside a parked car, its engine running and the driver nowhere in sight. What’s the point of unnecessary idling? [...]
The Green Kid Party In Action
Editor’s Note: Bevin Clempson is here today letting us take a peek into her son’s very cool green birthday bash and her adventures in planning. This whole green thing is complicated some days. Have a great Friday! Last month my wee dude turned 3. It was the first ever kiddo-centric party I had ever thrown. [...]
Green-e-ology – Mis-Adventures In Canning
Editor’s Note: Good Morning! Thinking local grains today? Check out the Brambles Demo with True Grains Bakery at 11 a.m. But, really, the big event of the week is tomorrow when Royston’s ASH Berry Farm hosts the final Farm Event of the 30-Day Challenge. It’s going to be hot. So, what better way to cool [...]
Green-e-ology | Thrifting is the New Pink
Some say junk collecting. Some say thrifting. Whatever it may be, I say bring it on. Bring on the super finds and the price tags that leave you feeling like a thief. Bring on the history and the uniqueness. Bring on the craftsmanship and the savings. Bring on the eco-goodness. The whole wide world of [...]
Green-e-ology – Equitable Eating's Many Forms
Genetic engineering. Antibiotics. Pesticides. Additives. Air pollution. Animal welfare. Economics. Irradiation. Hormones. rBGH. Water pollution. Now that I’ve got your attention, do you think about any of the above before making food choices? If so, then you’ve likely been far ahead of me for years. I’m a little slow with the food. [give that head [...]
Green-e-ology: Hanging Laundry = Big Savings
Showing up at my house unannounced on a laundry day during Winter months has people wondering if they’ve entered some type of laundry house. Clothes are hanging to dry ALL over. Shirts, jeans, socks and underwear are in plain view. [that’s right, even underwear] I make good use of my wooden drying rack and the [...]
Green-e-ology – Save Money, Unplugged
Not so long ago I was searching online for power saving ideas (no gigantic bill this time, just pure curiosity). I came across information about power usage for electronic devises that are not in use and was amazed to learn that many electronic devices continue to use power when switched off, or in stand-by mode. [...]
Paper or Plastic? Cloth Bags are the Only Eco Option
Editor’s Note: 2009 in the Comox Valley is, when it comes to basic steps for greening your daily lives, poised to be the year of the reusable bag. As the Comox Valley Chamber continues to gear up with its bag-less Comox Valley initiative (local businesses are being asked to only offer reusable bag options starting [...]
Get Water Wise, Turn the Tap Off on Your Hydro Bill
Editor’s Note: I very much believe that it is up to us to make sure our children’s Earth is alive and well. We are the keepers of the future. If we live for today, that’s not good enough. I could, and often consider, going on a mad tirade about it all. But, we all know [...]
