0 Democracy in action — it’s up to each of us
This week at Citizen Capitalism our attention is focused squarely on the impending federal election in Canada. It’s turned into a barn-burner, with the NDP polling at historic highs, the Liberals getting feisty, and the Con ....
0 Vote now! It’s a limited time offer
Our credo at Citizen Capitalism — You have the power to change the world one act at a time — is relevant regardless of where you live. But for those living in a democracy, it’s of heightened relevance during an election ....
0 Help us build the movement
We’ve spent the last several weeks defining what we mean by Citizen Capitalism as we’ve invited people to help us build a movement of citizens who believe that we have the power to change the world one act a time. (By the ....
5 It’s illegal not to vote
In 20 countries around the world, voting is the law. Australia, Belgium, Greece and Chile have all decreed that citizens must vote in federal elections, and in some cases, all elections. It’s enforced through a variety of m ....
0 What does your money do when it leaves home?
Yup, this is about investing. Don’t let your eyes glaze over. Even if you don’t consider yourself an “investor,” you likely are. While few of us own equities directly, most have pension plans or make active choices ab ....
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Citizen Capitalism is about using day-to-day decisions to build the world you want to see. It’s about using your citizen power, not just in one way, but many ways. To start your thinking, we’ve created a “Look at My ....
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Be kind to your ice. Instead of using salt to cover winter’s icy patches, try kitty litter or fine sand. Both are cheap and easy solutions that are gentle on pet’s paws and spring’s plants.
How annoying is it when a typo renders your printed page worthless? Wait! It’s not a total loss. Draw an X over the used side and save it for something else – interoffice printing or scratch paper.
Studies show we’re lousy at recycling our bathroom stuff, even though most is green-friendly. Why? No blue box within reach. The fix: Downsize your regular trashcan and use the extra room for a blue bin.