"My boyfriend and I wanted to further commit to something and it crossed our mind to take a brief vacation out in Cuba, the Dominican Republic or Mexico.⠀
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However, as many people know, flying is one of the worst things for the planet.⠀
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A lot of young couples and families will make these luxury trips down south without understanding the impacts flying has on our planet.⠀
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Yes - we could purchase carbon offsets– but we realized that for just 1 week in the sun, it was a lot of carbon emissions.⠀
Instead, we put the money toward our new puppy, Koda!⠀
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That way, we could:⠀
🐶 Enjoy the dog all year round and for many to come⠀
☀️ Get outside more⠀
📲 Take phone breaks ⠀
🐩 Have company on hikes, camping trips, and canoeing activities⠀
🐕 Have a wonderful furry companion to play with⠀
💚 Relieve stress with cuddles⠀
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We got so much more than a trip down south and get to enjoy our puppy year after year!⠀
To us, it was the right choice and it made a big difference for the planet by forgoing the emissions!⠀
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What else can you do besides taking a luxury trip down south?
"Tis the season... to swap out winter clothes for the warm weather ones. But before you pack them away or buy what you may be missing or wanting, organize or attend a clothing swap! ⠀
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Whether it's with friends, your gym, studio, group, work or an existing community event, get together and bring the gently used decent quality clothes you're willing to part with and exchange for a fresh, "new to you", wardrobe! ⠀
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My rule of thumb: if you have only worn it a small number of times in and it's still in good quality, is it worth keeping in storage at home?! Make it a fun gathering! Any leftovers can be donated to a local facility for those in need."⠀
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Thanks to our volunteer Neel Jethwa from Brantford for this RAOG!⠀
