March 9, 2010
- A More Sustainable Towel
Since embarking on my green journey, I look at my product choices differently. Before buying something I ask myself about its environmental impact and ecological footprint. (…)
February 24, 2010
- Garden Dreams
Here in the Pacific Northwest we have had an unusually mild winter and an early spring. (…)
February 9, 2010
- A Greener Olympics?
I live in suburban Vancouver, BC. This week the 2010 Winter Olympic Games will open in my region, and people are excited. (…)
January 20, 2010
- Recycling Plastic Markers
My daughter, Hannah, is almost 5 years old and she loves to draw. She'll use whatever's on hand but her favourite drawing tool, by far, is a marker. (…)
January 18, 2010
- Green Resolutions for 2010
I consider myself to be pretty environmentally responsible. I work hard to reduce my consumption, to re-use items I already have and to recycle the things that I can't re-use or re-purpose. (…)
December 28, 2009
- Why I Drink Tap Water
There was a time when I wouldn't dream of drinking tap water. I'm not even really sure why that was anymore, but I think it had to do with my perception that it was somehow less than. (…)
December 16, 2009
- Package Sizing and Sustainability
My grocery buying habits have shifted over the years. Once upon a time (in a long forgotten age) I was a single university student living alone. Most of the food I bought came in small packages. (…)
November 16, 2009
- Planning for a Green Holiday
The holidays are approaching really quickly. Far more quickly than I would like, in fact. (…)
November 2, 2009
- Washing my Face with Honey
Early on in my green journey I learned about all the chemicals that lurk in our beauty products. (…)
October 21, 2009
- Returning Food Packaging for Reuse
I love to shop at my local farmer's market. I am very lucky to have a great local market with both summer and winter seasons, and a wide variety of vendors. (…)
