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• The Dangers of E-Waste
  15 Feb 2011 in Science & Technology

  What is E-waste? E-waste stands for electronic waste. This includes anything from discarded and broken cell phones, computers, iPods, and small appliances. Developed nations are dealing with a crisis of overconsumption, which produces many harmful consequences. One of these consequences is e-waste, which …

• How to Make Bodycare Products
  09 Jan 2011 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Green Gift Guide 2010
  18 Nov 2010 in Culture & Celebrity

  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. …

• Saying “No!” to GMO in North America
  11 Sep 2010 in Food & Health

  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 …

• Individual responsibility versus collective action: An examination of the impact of environmental advertising
  19 Aug 2010 in Global Warming

  Photo credit: Jesse Kruger 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 …

• Organic Container Gardening 101
  16 Jun 2010 in Agriculture

  Photo credit: thomas pix 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 …

• A Year Without Plastic: Interview with Taina from Plastic Manners Blog
  29 Apr 2010 in Food & Health

  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. …

• Time for Spring Cleaning!
  21 Mar 2010 in Food & Health

  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 …

• Vancouver 2010: The “Green Olympics”?
  09 Feb 2010 in Global Warming

  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 …

• Green Resolutions
  30 Jan 2010 in Global Warming

  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 …