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17
2010
Choose Sustainable Sushi
Filed in: Food ChoicesAccording to SeaChoice – an initiative of Sustainable Seafood Canada - most global fisheries are poorly managed and many have been fully exploited (52%), over-exploited (16%), or depleted (7%).
20
2010
Invest in Your Home
Filed in: EnergyWith just 13 months remaining in the EcoEnergy Retrofit program, there is no better time to think about having a home energy audit done.
09
2009
Watch Your “C” Words
Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingA few decades ago the corporately controlled media began referring to people as “consumers” instead of what they really were… citizens
15
2009
Simplify the Holidays
Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingThe holidays are an opportunity to slow down, reflect and spend time with loved ones, but, for many, the holidays have become increasingly hectic, stressful, and exhausting.
14
2009
Drain your Rain Barrel
Filed in: Water Conservation, Yard & GardenI’m sure most people are aware of this but for those of you who are not, autumn is the time to drain your rain barrel. Since we didn’t have an autumn this year a lot of people are likely in damage control.
10
2009
Avoid using your toilet as a garbage can
Filed in: Energy, Waste & Recycling, Water ConservationToilets account for about 35% of residential water use, much of which may be unnecessary.
14
2009
Buy Green for Back to School
Filed in: ShoppingEach year families go out to purchase a new round of school supplies for students. Try greening your supplies this year.
15
2009
Go Styrofoam Free at Work
Filed in: Products & Services, Waste & RecyclingStyrofoam, and other one time use disposable items, can account for up to 50% of waste coming out of an office environment.
15
2009
Talk to a friend
- Many of us greenies may have trouble speaking with friends, family and coworkers. It can be a challenge to approach someone with a different worldview than your own but it is still important to start the conversation.
- Talk to someone close to you about one change you have made in your life and why. It is important not to preach but rather share your experience and the success you have had with it (i.e. cost saving, a good feeling etc.)
- Give up television one night a week when you would normally just veg out. Use the time to meet up with friends and strengthen your relationships.
15
2009
Give Love to the Dandelion
Filed in: Yard & GardenThough often seen as a weed, dandelions are actually quite important.