August 30, 2010
- Cloth Diapering
I am going to confess something. When my first child, Hannah, was a baby we used disposable diapers. (…)
August 9, 2010
- A Tale of Two Farms
I've recently had the chance to visit two very different dairy farms in my area. And thinking about the two farms has made me consider my views on agriculture and dairy cows. (…)
July 12, 2010
- Oil Spills and Oil Dependence
As you no doubt know, unless you have been living under a rock for the past several months, an oil rig called the Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20. (…)
July 5, 2010
- Washing the Dishes
We all have that chore that we hate around the house, don't we? The one that we leave until the last possible moment? The one that we would gladly never do again in this lifetime? (…)
July 2, 2010
- A Greener Vacation
Our family just returned from a vacation. We really enjoyed the chance to get away from home for a while. (…)
May 27, 2010
- Plastic in the Dishwasher
In my last post for 5 Minutes for Going Green I explored the environmental impact of using the dishwasher vs. washing dishes by hand. (…)
May 7, 2010
- Dish Washing Debate
Chores are no fun. Not for me, anyway. All the same, there are some chores that I don't mind that much, and some that I really hate. (…)
April 20, 2010
- Revolutionizing Food
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution is a huge sensation. The TV program is airing in the US right now, and Jamie's philosophy of cooking real food from fresh ingredients is hitting home. (…)
April 6, 2010
- Second-Hand Shopping
Thrift store teacup
There was a time in my life when I never darkened the door of a thrift store. (…)
April 1, 2010
- Going Shampoo-Free
Last month I decided to try no poo. It's short for 'no shampoo', and it means that I've ditched my traditional hair cleaning products. And I am not alone. (…)
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. (…)
