Environmental tips
Beauty care and Hygiene
The Shampoo Sham
After watching Annie Leonard’s The Story of Cosmetics, it made me think about all the chemicals I was exposing myself to through the personal care products I use on a daily basis. So I decided to take a closer look at my shampoo bottle. The front label stated “Enriched with Vitamin E -... Read more »
Consumption and Recycling
Made especially for you
This past Monday was my cousin Nav’s birthday and trying to think of a gift proved to be a challenge. What could I get a 28 year old that he doesn’t already have and is environmentally friendly?
I took this opportunity to start to think about what birthdays actually represent. Birthdays are... Read more »
Eating green
5 Natural Ways to Freshen Your Breath
Last month, I missed a dental cleaning and went camping. In an effort to freshen my breath while in the great outdoors, I brushed when I could, but often just popped a piece of gum. After a few days of this, I was more turned off by gum than I’d ever been. The constant chewing and the disposing... Read more »
Ecological transportation
Go ahead, drive that car
There are so many reasons to own a car, and just as many not-to. Cars carry multiple people and a whole lot of luggage. You can use them on your own time and they represent a kind of personal freedom hard to come by; but they are also expensive to operate and maintain, and they have a really... Read more »
Green activities and events
Green Camping
No matter what season of the year, when we are out in nature we leave our mark. Whether you are hiking, boating or cycling, we must be environmentally responsible. Another popular summer past-time is camping. While camping, its important to do so while leaving the smallest ecological footprint... Read more »
Green house
Small Space Living
I knew what I was getting into when I bought my one room studio apartment– a converted hard loft with big windows, loads of charm…and a challenging floor plan.
The space was all I needed and suitable for my desire to live a green lifestyle. At barely 500 square feet, I thought my space was... Read more »
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Your green tips
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If your work doesnt have composting make the suggestion, but meanwhile, bring a plastic container & bring your organics back home to compost @ Alice Martel
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THEIR ARE SO MANY THING AN INDIVIDUAL CAN DO TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.NOT USING PESTICIDE IN THE GARDEN OR LAWN,COMPOSTING IS A GREAT WAY @ JEAN LOUIS PAULIN
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Dont forget to close the faucet while brushing your teeth!! @ Benoit Marchand
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Cascades products' impact on the environment
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