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5 Reasons Why Earth Hour is Important

Posted on March 19, 2016

With all the excitement for Earth Hour coming up, you may be wondering what impact turning off the lights for one hour could really make. Well, Earth Hour is about so much more than saving energy. Here are 5 reasons why Earth Hour is s…

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7 Super Facts about Seedy Saturday

Posted on March 12, 2016

You may have heard about Seedy Saturday before, but you might not know just how super this day really is. Here are 7 facts to expand your seedy knowledge: 1. It’s global: Seedy Saturday, or Seedy Sunday in some areas, is an event that …

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Green Your Re-Decorating Plans

Posted on March 5, 2016

Green decorating isn’t just good for the planet, but can also create the oasis we want while reducing our exposure to toxins. Here are 9 ways to re-decorate and be green at the same time... 1. Upcycle: Upcycling is reusing (discarded o…

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8 Ways to Green Up Eating Out

Posted on February 27, 2016

According to CBC, more than 31 billion dollars worth of food is wasted every year in Canada. While eating at home allows us to have more control over the food choices we make, we couldn’t give up an occasional meal out, so here are 8 g…

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9 Things to Lower Your Energy Impact

Posted on February 20, 2016

When you conserve energy, you not only save money, you can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. There are many ways, big and small, to use less power, but quick & simple changes are a good place t…

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