Learn more about the stories behind this year’s households and why they wanted to participate in the 2023 Live Net Zero Challenge. Then follow along through their challenge updates to see how they reduce their household emissions, and gain valuable tips and tricks for your own home.
The Proulx-Coll Household
This active family of five believes that we need to come together as Canadians to protect our natural environment and reduce our carbon emissions.
The Reid Household
The Reid household aims for net-zero living due to current climate concerns. They’re excited to learn and implement carbon footprint-reducing strategies.
The Marsh Household
This multi-generation household of five already has a rather low-carbon lifestyle, and big ideas on how to make their homes less carbon intensive.
The Waddell-Shankland Household
Already challenging themselves to not buy anything new for a year, this family is eager to embark on the Live Net Zero Challenge.
The MacInnis-Boudreau Household
Wildfires hitting too close to home has this family exploring what more they can do to help lessen climate change.
The Foreman Household
The Foremans understand the importance of addressing carbon emissions, they want to inspire ordinary Canadian families through their experiences.
The DePape-Rodrigues Household
Kari and Brigette want to understand affordable yet effective ways to decrease personal carbon emissions and continue to advocate for policy change.
The Shannon Household
After making an independent documentary about a sustainable housing specialist retrofitting their home, the Shannon’s aim to share their new knowledge.