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Posted on November 29, 2008
Do you have an Eco Man in your life? There are countless green Christmas gift ideas for him. Grassroots Environmental Products recommends these: Top 5 Gift Ideas for the Eco Man Simply Shaving Kit "For a satisfying, natural shaving...
Posted on November 26, 2008
Have you taken David Suzuki's NatureChallenge? If you're interested in learning about green living, it's a brilliant way to find out more. Check out the David Suzuki's NatureChallenge here. Image courtesy of www.freepixels.com...
Posted on November 26, 2008
Green, environmental events can be inspiring and thought-provoking experiences. One of my fave Canadian sources for eco events is PlanetFriendly.net. An upcoming event is the Green mini-Expo this Saturday, November 29/08 in Little Britain, Ontario. Local, non-profit groups will...
Posted on November 23, 2008
With the Canadian culinary crowd, there's buzz around sustainable seafood, fishing responsibly and eating abundant species. The new book A Good Catch: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from Canada's Top Chefs by Jill Lambert explores the best, sustainable seafood. Canadian celebrity...
Posted on November 22, 2008
A while back, I switched to organic skin and hair care products. Then I began experimenting with diverse organic makeup. Recently, I tried and loved Physicians Formula Organic Wear Collection. The makeup collection offers products including Concealer, Face Powder,...
Posted on November 22, 2008
Are you eco-conscious and living in BC? BC Hydro has an excellent Power Smart program with loads of information on energy efficiency. If you're going greener at home, you can save money on lighting, windows and appliances at various...
Posted on November 19, 2008
Are you redecorating anytime soon? In furniture, you can choose greener pieces by companies like Toronto's Snake Island Furniture. Their stylish, sustainable, eco-chic tables are "exceptional 'imperfect' slabs of local trees." This young company shows commitment to "reclaiming, reusing...
Posted on November 18, 2008
Will you be green holiday entertaining this year? Grassroots Environmental Products recommends these Top 5 Gift Ideas for Holiday Entertaining: Recycled Scrap Metal Ornaments "Welcome holiday revellers with a recycled ornament hung on the front door or the tree...
Posted on November 17, 2008
NBC Universal is going green this week with its Green Week 2008. Not only are news programs like The Today Show featuring reports on environmental issues from Iceland to Australia. NBC offers up brilliant green living information on its...
Posted on November 17, 2008
Do you have a favourite eco store? One of mine is the Calgary shop Riva's Eco Store. This stylish, hip eco store carries a wide range of green products including clothing, shoes, accessories, baby, skincare, linens, mattresses, cleaning supplies,...
Posted on November 12, 2008
The next time you're entertaining you could choose a Canadian eco-friendly wine from BC painted turtle winery. The wine is available in BPA-free and 100% recyclable bottles. While the company says it has 90% waste reduction, 85% less packaging...
Posted on November 12, 2008
Is it easy being green at Christmas? If you need some eco-friendly inspiration, pick up a copy of A Greener Christmas by Sheherazade Goldsmith. The guide offers excellent tips on crafts, gardening, cooking, home decor and entertaining. "A Greener...
Posted on November 10, 2008
In our home, the whole family, including the beloved puppy, lives greener. We mindfully care for her by feeding her organic dog food to washing her blankets with eco-friendly detergents. That's why I'm excited by the book Eco Dog:...
Posted on November 10, 2008
Did you know lighting your home can be 5-20% of your household energy use? That's according to BC Hydro which has brilliant Green Your Home Guides & Tips online. BC Hydro suggests "changing the amount of lighting you use,...
Posted on October 31, 2008
Isn't it amazing what you can find shopping vintage? The truth is you're going green by buying vintage. What are green reasons to shop at thrift or vintage stores? The Victory Thrift Store in Alberta has a brilliant, new...
Posted on October 29, 2008
Are you having difficulty going green in your everyday? Do you want to give a green birthday, Christmas or housewarming gift? The EcoStore's Eco-Starter Kit is a great green beginning gift to yourself and others. The kit contains 100%...
Posted on October 28, 2008
There's so much buzz around the new Kiehl's Aloe Vera Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser. Actor Brad Pitt partnered with the company to create the eco-friendly, gentle body cleanser. The company says it is its first beauty product with Cradle...
Posted on October 28, 2008
Are you craving green living inspiration? Think about One Million Acts of Green, a new campaign by CBC and The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos, in partnership with Cisco. It's designed to "mobilize Canadians to do One Million Acts of...
Posted on October 27, 2008
I frequently make eco-friendly home cleaners from baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice. For laundry and dishwashing though, I buy eco-friendly products at my local natural foods store. I've tried different brands and my hands-down favourite laundry and dishwashing...
Posted on October 26, 2008
In cold weather snaps, many Canadians frequently idle their cars. Idling cars unnecessarily causes carbon dioxide to enter into the atmosphere. The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, in the Canadian Rockies, has launched a "Care for our Mountain...
Posted on October 26, 2008
A while ago, I started drinking water from beautiful, reusable SIGG bottles. It's a really easy change to make towards green(er) living, isn't it? SIGG bottles are manufactured in Switzerland with no BPA, no lead and no phthalates. A...
Posted on October 26, 2008
I'm constantly learning about the environment and the impact of climate change. That's why I'm excited about talking about the planet coming up at Hart House Theatre in Toronto on November 8/08. The afternoon will be "debate and discussion...
Posted on August 12, 2008
You've heard it all already - how plastic bags are used for an average of 7 minutes then discarded. How they take thousands barrels of petroleum a year to make. How they end up in landfills to slowly disintegrate...
Posted on September 3, 2007
I've been keeping my eye open for innovative ideas that can make living greener more practical. The idea of riding a grocery cart attached to your bike might seem a bit ridiculous, but think of the alternative. How can...
