‘We have an influence’: How some Canadians are inspiring others

In their busy day-to-day lives, many people do not think about what they can do to reduce their environmental impacts.

Climate change can also bring up feelings of stress or anxiety that could cause people to ignore the issue altogether.

But for some Canadians, reducing harm to the planet is not only a good habit but a challenge they take pride in, prompting them to step up and provide a needed voice of optimism and a drive to create sustainable habits.

Megan Andrus and Joe Hood are two Canadians trying to inspire others to make a difference. For them, protecting the environment has been a passion that grew organically into bringing their community together.

“We had some…