X vs Y
Ever wonder if that environmental dish soap really works as well as your regular brand? Here's where I test out environmentally friendly products so you don't have to.
This month: regular chocolate vs organic chocolate... more...
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Secretly green...
So, you want to be green, but you don't want to get labelled a rabid environmental tree-hugging hippy.
I understand. In that case, try out my covert green action recommendations. No one will ever have to know that you're saving the environment.
My tip for you this month is... new water tap action. More...
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Monthly Enviro Escapade:
What would happen if you... biked to work/used a handkerchief/wrote a letter to your member of parliment...?
Each month I'll put a zany 'eco-idea' out there, and ask you to try it out, just once during the month. Of course you get to pick and choose- if you don't own a bike, then biking to work probably isn't for you. Once you've participated in the escapade, I'll ask you to share the results. I want the good, the bad, and definitely the ugly.
This month's challenge- putting a florescent light bulb...more...
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At some point during my years of environmental activity I realized...
...that most of the people I know, myself included, are looking for ways to be environmentally friendly that don't require us to install solar panelling all over our roof, wear only undyed organic cotton clothing, carry crinkled up plastic bags around in our pockets or use composting toilets. Having realized that, I decided to devote my energy to finding ways for us to live sustainably while still feeling sane, happy, competent and in-sync with the world around us.
If that sounds appealing, then this website's for you. Welcome to real green living!
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Enviro-journal
20070114- Wrastling the Composter
My friends lent me their new indoor composter to try out. They hadn't had a chance to get it up and running, and they knew I was intrigued by it (I think the continual inquiries about it every time I saw them may have tipped them off). I started it up last week, just in time to deal with the mountains of old Christmas and New Years left-overs. I'm not one to do things by half measure. I followed the short preparation instructions and chucked everything in. more...
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Sustainable living for...
Apartment Dwellers.
Trying to be sustainable while living in an apartment can be a bit challenging. It seems like a lot of the suggestions for sustainable behaviour are targeted at people who have yards, and are allowed to make major infrastructure changes to their living space. But it is possible to be a sustainable apartment dweller. In fact, in some respects, apartment dwelling is by default more sustainable. more...
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Question: What are those wacky environmentalists up to now...
Answer: growing lettuce on top of fish tanks.
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In Ottawa...
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Stores that carry environmental products, organizations and resources in Ottawa.
This month's spotlight:
The Herb and Spice, Bank St.
This is a grocery store that specializes in natural and organic foods and products. They have a large produce section that stocks organic and local produce.
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In Toronto...
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Stores that carry environmental products, organizations and resources in Toronto.
If you'd like to recommend a Toronto store, organization or resource, I'm all ears. Send me an e-mail.
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