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Embracing Sustainable Living: Why a Plant-Based Lifestyle Is the Ultimate Power Move
By Joan Marie Gagnon In a world that often feels out of control—with rising temperatures, plastic-clogged oceans, and news of mass extinctions—it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: living sustainably isn’t about sacrifice or doom and gloom. It’s about empowerment, progress, and creating a thriving future for everyone. Surprisingly, one of the most impactful steps you can take starts right on your plate. What Is Sustainable Living? At its core, sustainable living involves making choices that reduce your impact on the planet while supporting a healthy, fulfilling life. It’s about meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Beyond buzzwords, it’s a mindset—a commitment to live in harmony with nature rather than against it. One of the most accessible and powerful ways to embrace this lifestyle is by adopting a plant-based diet. Why Your Diet Matters More Than You Think It's easy to overlook the environmental toll of...
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Top Rotary leaders will attend COP 28
Top Rotary leaders will attend COP 28 with a delegation including four experts from ESRAG. For the first time, RI will have a pavilion in the Blue Zone and host sessions on Rotary environmental action.
Outdoor screenings to inspire regenerative farming
Using the award-winning documentary “Kiss the Ground,” Rotarians in District 9212 are encouraging farmers in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions to sign up for outdoor screenings to inspire regenerative farming. They are building on the success of a pilot project of the Rotary Club of Muthaiga and Rotary District 2490 in Israel.
Climate-friendly in the Caribbean
The Rotary Club of St. Thomas East Eco treated their District Governor to a vegan buffet and an update on projects, setting a great example of how to be climate-friendly in the Caribbean.
Restoring land and livelihoods in Colombia
Rotarians are restoring land and livelihoods in Colombia through habitat restoration and community economic development. Reforestation and a beekeeping project will foster reconciliation between former assailants and victims in the nation’s brutal civil war.
We’ll help your club become climate-friendly
We’ll help your club become climate-friendly by giving you online tools to calculate your carbon footprint, then help you choose actions to make your club activities sustainable.
We will sorely miss Mike Cloutier
We will sorely miss Mike Cloutier, whose skill, empathy, and love of all things Rotary made him an incomparable friend and mentor in building the IT system we need to coordinate and communicate ESRAG’s global work. We send love and sorrow to our dear colleague, Mike’s wife Lori Cloutier, our fearless pioneer of the Plastics Solutions Task Force.
Maryland Interactors Win EPA Award
Maryland Interactors win EPA Award for their incredible success in demonstrating the benefits of school-based food waste prevention, then convincing their state legislature to expand the program across Maryland. This shows the power of young people to mitigate climate change and advance food security.
ESRAG raised $12,552 from EARTH GIVES Campaign
by Laurie Zuckerman Together we raised $12,552 ($7552 + $5000 matching donation). We surpassed our goal of $10,000. Now ESRAG can hire a part time Content Publisher and a part time Events Coordinator for 18 months! What does this mean for you and your favorite ESRAG...
Soil is our common ground; El suelo es nuestro terreno común
Preview a 25 minute clip of Common Ground the Film plus get to ask questions.
Remembering Jorge Aufranc
ESRAG’s Directors are remembering Jorge Aufranc with gratitude for his success in advocating for Rotary to adopt the environment as an Area of Focus. A leader at Rotary’s highest levels, having served as an RI Director and Rotary Foundation Trustee, he had just joined ESRAG’s Board and was expanding our reach at the time of his untimely death.
Farming carbon to feed the world and reach net zero
As the world faces the existential crises of depleted soils and greenhouse gas emissions, this article describes the value of farming carbon to feed the world and reach net zero.
Rotary Pre-COP28 Webinar, 7 Oct at 3:00 pm UTC
ESRAG just learned that there will be a webinar about Rotary's role at COP 28. For information on speakers, topics and to register, please go to the website for the Rotary Clubs of the United Arab Emirates, rotary.ae/events/pre-cop-28-webinar. Here is some of the...
ESRAG Podcast: Climate Conversations
Welcome to the ESRAG Podcast, your go-to source for all things related to the Environment and Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). Join us as we explore innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and actionable insights from Rotarians and experts dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Each episode delves into topics such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and community-driven environmental initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or new to the field, our podcast offers valuable information and motivation to help you make a positive impact. Tune in and be part of the global movement for a greener, healthier planet with ESRAG.
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