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Leah Karpus

About Leah Karpus

Leah Karpus is Canadian-based freelance writer with a passion for natural health and the environment. Her writing has been published in Alive Magazine, Youthink, One Cool Word, Just English, What's Hers, and The Claremont Review.

How to Make Bodycare Products

9 January, 2011

Photo credit: yearofthegurl In my last post about giving green gifts, I suggested homemade bodycare products as a great gift. As an update to that, here are some recipes and suggestions to help get you started! The wonderful thing about … Continue reading

Green Gift Guide 2010

18 November, 2010

Photo credit: alancleaver_2000 Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? I think not. If you plan early and do a little research, green alternatives aren’t hard to find; there’s something eco-friendly out there for everyone on your list. … Continue reading

Saying “No!” to GMO in North America

11 September, 2010

Photo credit: {Guerrilla Futures | Jason Tester} What are genetically modified foods? Biotechnology covers a broad range of technological “advancements” in food. These include the production of herbicides and pesticides, the use of antibiotics in dairy and meat, and of … Continue reading

Individual responsibility

Individual responsibility versus collective action: An examination of the impact of environmental advertising

19 August, 2010

Does the individualization of environmentalism have any merits? Can it successfully co-exist with collective action? Environmental advertising (or “green” advertising) assures consumers that they can evoke positive environmental change by adopting simple habits and by purchasing green goods provided by … Continue reading

Container garden on the patio. Photo by Thomas Kriese.

Organic Container Gardening 101

16 June, 2010

Growing your own food is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, guarantee food safety and quality, and save money in the process. But if you’re short on time and space, containers are an easy way to garden. If … Continue reading

A Year Without Plastic: Interview with Taina from Plastic Manners Blog

29 April, 2010

Photo credit: woodleywonderworks Taina, a Vancouver-based environmentalist and blogger, has taken on a challenge most of us would find daunting: living for a year without any plastics. She started in January, so May marks the fifth month into the project. … Continue reading

Time for Spring Cleaning!

21 March, 2010

Photo credit: mckaysavage Regardless of whether or not you smoke, drink, eat right or exercise, environmental toxins are inescapable. It’s a sad truth that comes with living in our modern world. Just to name a few sources, toxins are found … Continue reading

Vancouver 2010: The “Green Olympics”?

9 February, 2010

Photo credit: roland With only a few days left before the 2010 Olympic Games officially begins, there is a buzz around the streets of Vancouver. Being a resident of the city, I can certainly say it has undergone some radical … Continue reading

Green Resolutions

30 January, 2010

Photo credit: woodleywonderworks Chances are, you already do quite a few of these already. These ideas certainly aren’t new or ingenious. However, they are simple, easy and attainable. So if you see something new on the list, give it a … Continue reading

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