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15
2011
Why Small and Local are Beautiful
Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingQ:
Dear Ashley,
I’m Christmas shopping with a mission this year. My mission is simple: to support as many small, local and Canadian businesses as possible in an effort to keep the money in the local economy. I feel good about this, though I sometimes wonder if the money actually stays locally and what it means for the community. I’ve also noticed a growing number of Canadian retailers pushing the “buy local” slogan, all the while selling products made overseas in places like China, Pakistan, and Egypt. Is it really worth supporting them if they, themselves, are not supporting other local companies?
Thank you,
Fiona
16
2011
Rabbit Ears, Converter Boxes, & Energy Efficient Televisions
Filed in: Energy, Products & Services, ShoppingI’m probably in the minority here but I’m one of those people that still use “rabbit-ears” to watch TV. Since I have an older TV the switch from analog to digital programming later this summer will affect me. I appreciate having a few channels to catch the nightly news, so I’m wondering if it makes more sense to purchase a converter box that allows me to keep my old TV or should I replace it altogether with a new and possibly more energy efficient one?
17
2011
Choosing Healthy Cookware
Filed in: Food Choices, Products & Services, ShoppingHello Ashley,
Now that I’m done university I’m looking to upgrade my flaking Teflon-coated pots and pans with something that isn’t going to kill me. There appears to be a growing number of non-stick cookware choices but are any of them actually safe? What would you recommend?
Thank you,
Paige
20
2011
No Scents Makes Good Sense (encore)
Filed in: Air Quality, Products & Services, ShoppingAshley,
My workplace recently adopted a fragrance-free policy and while I don’t disagree with it, I’m wondering what it is exactly that causes some people to react to fragrances. I’d like to know your thoughts.
Blessings,
Eleanor
27
2008