Category Archives: Environmental Change

Shopping Evolution

Posted on November 8, 2009 by

“Would you like that double-bagged?” the friendly cashier at the neighbourhood grocery store would always ask when one bag seemed like it might break from the weight of its contents. The plastic bag was never able to bear heavy weights. … Continue reading →

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Planting Our Future in Plant Science

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

The passing of World Food Day (Oct 16) gave us the chance to be grateful for the abundance of food many of us enjoy (especially if you live in Canada where Thanksgiving). Despite the leftover turkey you may still be … Continue reading →

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Energy of the Future!

Posted on October 21, 2009 by

The world is now looking for a successful innovation that replaces the wasteful consumption of nonrenewable resources most countries use to produce energy. It is estimated that world has enough oil to hold us for about 40 more years. But … Continue reading →

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Saving the Rainforest, One Click at a Time

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

So you’ve been reading the blogs on Change Tomorrow’s World.com and you’re thinking: this is great, we’re making the world a better place, but wait – how is it we’re making the world better, again? Here’s an easy enough way … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your Plate?

Posted on October 9, 2009 by

Eat Locally! Credit to Source. Kraft dinner, pizza slices, grilled cheese sandwiches, bowls of cereal, and granola bars are all staple food items in a student’s diet, but rarely do consumers think about how this food is getting on their plates. … Continue reading →

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If You Drink Water, You’ll Be Interested In This!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

There is something in the design of our planet that can be a little misleading. Most people will take a good look at a picture of our planet Earth, observe the enormous quantity of blue, and as a result, smirk … Continue reading →

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A Car-Free Savvy Toronto

Posted on September 26, 2009 by

Imagine your house without a driveway or your apartment building without a parking lot. Life without permanent access to a car is commitment that some 315 people may soon be making if the City of Toronto passes a motion to … Continue reading →

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Worldwide Electricity Costs are Rising

Posted on September 26, 2009 by

It should come as no surprise to the average person that the use of electronics and high-powered gadgets worldwide is at an all time high, with new technologies being incorporated into our lives on a daily basis.  Whether it be … Continue reading →

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Polar Bears Drowning due to Global Warming

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

When I was young, I thought that big, roaring animals were so strong that they were immortal. Elephants, lions, and bears with their natural size or predatory instincts conveyed the feeling of invincability. Polar Bears held a special place in … Continue reading →

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Take a Picture, Change the World

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

Prince Hussain Aga Khan, Madagascar 1997 (Photo by Julian Cook) Innovative thinking is the ability to make a difference, to change the world,  to save the environment without saying one word. That’s exactly what Prince Hussain Aga Khan is doing … Continue reading →

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