LIVING LIGHTER STARTS WITH OUR COMMUNITY
LIGHTER LIVING
Lighter Living promotes simple, everyday actions about what we eat, how we get around, what we buy and how we live in order to promote more sustainable lifestyles and reduce our climate impacts.
Our Lighter Living Projects include:
- Salt Spring Repair Cafe
- Community-Wide Clothing & Toy Swaps
- Local Home Rebate Programs
- "We Asked, Salt Spring Says" Driftwood Newspaper Interviews
- “Kids Talk Climate” Conversation Series
- Linda Gilkeson Changing Climate for Gardening Webinars
LIGHTER LIVING STORIES
Lighter Living Starts in Your Neighbourhood
Now through April 15, the Salt Spring Island Foundation is offering Neighbourhood Small Grants of up to $500 to help bring community ideas to life. These grants are designed to spark connection, supporting projects that share skills, build local knowledge, and bring neighbours together.
Watersheds, Leaks, & Outdoor Use
The importance of protecting Salt Spring Island’s precious freshwater resources can’t be overstated. Living on an island with limited water means we all share a responsibility to care for this essential resource. Our lakes, aquifers,…
Join the Lighter Living Round Up!
Lighter Living is a Transition Salt Spring (TSS) initiative that promotes more sustainable and balanced lifestyle choices. It emphasizes living within our ecological means—aligning our consumption with the Earth’s ability to regenerate its resources. Today,…
Lighter living doesn’t mean sacrifice — just Different choices & more connection!
Sign up for the Lighter Living Round-Up - a monthly newsletter focusing on one important message, including:
- Hyper-local fast facts, and deep dives
- Easy, affordable tips & tricks
- Local options you might not know about
- Inspiring stories from your neighbours
- Money-saving sustainability hacks
- Resources & event announcements
- Small changes, big impact—join us!
COMMUNITY IMPACTS
Repair Cafes create joyful spaces for connection, skill-sharing, and sustainability. Clothing and toy swaps provide economic relief and builds community support. Our rebate programs supported over 200 local residents to upgrade their homes.
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY IS SAYING
“So glad I was able to attend yesterday. Lucky also had his dvd player fixed as well. We have some amazingly talented ‘fixers’ in this Communty. Thanks to Mike for a job well done.”
- GLORIA MCEACHERIN
Thank you to our lighter living supporters
