In November 2019, we received the support of the KW and Toronto community to tackle the topic of “Eco-Grief.” Eco-grief is another term for climate anxiety, with the ‘eco’ standing for 'ecological (pertaining to ecosystems) and ‘grief’ to represent the feelings we feel as we mourn our ideals for a perfect ecological future. However, this does not mean that we are doomed, there are many possible outcomes, some better than others and sometimes we need some reminders for us to stay skeptical and hopeful that we can achieve a better outcome - despite all the scary news we hear. As we as a community accept a changing future, we hope our products can reflect the needs of daily life.

The front of the cards feature short "tweet length" advice for easy reading in times of need, which remind you to do simple tasks to check in with your stress levels and offer suggestions on how to manage your thoughts and emotions. The backs offer more details into the science and theories behind our suggestions and the supporting materials to the tips. Taking an empathetic approach, the PASS Cards for Eco-Grief have been reviewed by academics, psychiatrists, and activists with lived experiences.

There are a total of 27 cards (25 tip cards, 2 cover cards, with an extra side for you to customize a message to yourself.) All cards are fastened by a 1" plastic ring*. Hotlines are Canada-specific.

Looking to customize for your company? E-mail us!

*Metal rings were updated to plastic rings to comply with international air travel regulations and to be more easily used by individuals with different motor skills. Please reuse, or recycle with your plastics.

*Shipping outside of Canada may take longer due to COVID-19 precautions and process of your local mail services.

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Eco-grief is also known as “climate grief,” “climate anxiety,” “eco-anxiety,” or “climate stress,” but it is encouraged that we do not pathologize it due it being a rational fear. Although criticized as perhaps a fleeting headline, eco-grief deserves more serious attention as it deeply affects some individuals, especially youth and those in marginalized communities witnessing change in routine, culture, and land.

It was an honour to receive the trust of the community to translate their experiences into applicable resources for their communities and beyond. Thank you again EDGE-UCC Network, Canadian Climate Psychiatry Alliance, Eco-Commoning, Jack.org, Conrad Grebel Epp Peace Incubator, Mark Mann, and all the persons impacted by eco-grief who contributed their voices to our learning.