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The Meaning of International Spruce Day
As the holiday season is upon us we renew and update the traditional close to the holiday season by saying thank you for the year past and greeting the New Year with a present of life to the Earth.
Jan 4, 2025
Giving Thanks and The Spruce Initiative
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at ways we can give thanks for our lives on the planet.
Oct 7, 2024
Cleaning Bees and why Sprucing is Important
This month we look at cleaning bees and how they go hand in hand with the Spruce Initiative.
Sep 16, 2024
May 2024 How Spruce Supports Biodiversity
This month at The Spruce Initiative we comment on the World Environment Day theme fo 2024 which is Biodiversity.
May 13, 2024
April 2024 Comments on the Earth Day Theme
This month at the Spruce Initiative we comment on the Earth Day 2024 Theme: Planet versus Plastics and how it affects the Spruce Initiative.
Mar 13, 2024
March 2024 Enjoying the Outdoors
This month at the Spruce Initiative we celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday March 23. The folks from Earth Hour recommend during the month of March you take 60 minutes a day to celebrate the out of doors. We think this is a good opportunity to practise the Spruce Initiative.
Mar 3, 2024
February 2024 Passing It On
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at ways to pass on the message of the Spruce Initiatiive.
Feb 4, 2024
January 2024 New Beginnings
As we reflect on the past year we clear a space to start the new year. Into this space we give something to the Earth by planting a tree.
Jan 2, 2024
December 2023 A Rationale for Sprucing
This month at the spruce Initiative we examine the reasons why we spruce and prepare to celebrate International Spruce Day January 5 th.
Dec 12, 2023
November 2023 Sprucing Communities
This month at the Spruce Initiative we discuss communities and the Spruce Initiative
Nov 21, 2023
October 2023 A Case for More Waste Receptacles
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at how increasing the number of public waste receptacles can have a positive effect on the environment.
Oct 12, 2023
September 2023 Clean Up the World Weekend
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at how The Spruce Initiative and Clean Up the World go hand in hand to make a cleaner greener planet.
Oct 12, 2023
August 2023 Picking Up Rubbish Makes a Difference
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at how picking up rubbish makes a lasting difference to our environment and ourselves.
Aug 14, 2023
July 2023 Environmental Impact of Meal Containers
This month at the Spruce Initiative we compare the merits and demerits of common types of containers used for frozen, takeaway and deli meals and their impact on the environment.
Jul 10, 2023
June 2023 Celebrating World Oceans’ Day
This month at the Spruce Initiative we celebrate World Ocean’s Day which is June 8 th and look at how the Spruce Initiative helps keep our oceans safe.
Jun 11, 2023
May 2023 Children and the Spruce Initiative
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at how children may participate in the Spruce Initiative daily walk practice and tree planting.
May 13, 2023
April 2023 Comments on this Year’s Earthday Theme
This month at the Spruce Initiative we examine the 2023 theme for Earth Day which is the importance of Environmental Education and we look at how it applies to the Spruce Initiative.
Apr 13, 2023
March 2023 The Spruce Initiative and the Disabled
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at how people with a disability can participate as practioners with the Spruce Initiative.
Mar 14, 2023
February 2023 Practising With The Spruce
You’ve made a start practising with the Spruce Initiative. Now what? This month at the Spruce Initiative we talk about what to expect when we practise with the Sptuce Initiative..
Jan 30, 2023
January 2023 New Beginnings
January is a month for new beginnings. This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at what to do if you are having trouble starting to Spruce.
Jan 8, 2023
December 2022 Giving Back to the Earth
As the end of the year approaches we reflect on the past year and prepare to celebrate International Spruce Day on January 5 th-
Dec 12, 2022
November 2022 On Being a Good Citizen
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at how the Spruce Initiative leads to good citizenship.
Nov 12, 2022
October 2022 Sprucing at the Office
In August Carmen showed us how Sprucing your personal space leads to a cleaner, clear, better mind. This month we look at Sprucing your office.
Oct 12, 2022
September 2022 Sprucing in the Home
This month at The Spruce Initiative we look at the problem of the teenager’s bedroom. Thanks Carmen for the inspiration.
Sep 13, 2022
August 2022 Sprucing as Therapy
This month at The Spruce Initiative Guest editor Carmen Colombo conveys her insights into Sprucing as therapy. She examines how the principles of The Spruce Initiative can be applied to the home.
Aug 6, 2022
July 2022 Security and The Spruce Initiative
This month at The Spruce Initiative we examine the problems of rubbish and how it affects the security of our neighbourhoods.
Jul 5, 2022
March 2018 More on Plastic Waste
The theme for this year's Earth Day is ending plastic pollution. Our last issue addressed the problem of plastic waste and this issue we examine the problem in greater depth.
Mar 13, 2018
February 2018 Plastic Waste
This month at the Spruce Initiative we look at the role plastic waste plays in the environment. We make a case for looking at issues of community to address the problem.
Feb 7, 2018
January 2018 The Spruce Initiative is Back
The Spruce Initiative site went back up at the tail end of 2017. We are pleased to announce we are spreading our message of doing the environment a good turn each day.
Jan 5, 2018

Clean and green is our motto.  Remember: one piece a day sends the rubbish away!  Don’t just clean let’s Spruce. 

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