Biofuels are produced by converting organic matter into fuel for powering our society. These biofuels are an alternative energy source to the fossil fuels that we currently depend upon. The biofuels umbrella includes ethanol and derivatives of plants such as sugar cane, as well as vegetable and corn oils. However, not all ethanol products are [...]
This is not a posting about the old Red Rose Tea commercial that suggested you could only get that great tea in Canada. No, this is more sinister. I just found out that the use of 2,4-D is still legal in Canada. It has been banned in other nations, but still legal here. What is [...]
Whether your home office is your 9-to-5 work space or a homework hub, it is likely housing a collection of batteries, empty printer cartridges and the like. In addition to these cluttering items, home offices also generate paper and electricity waste – often unnecessarily. Recent data shows that more than four out of five Canadian [...]
April 2007 marked the 37th anniversary of Earth Day, providing an opportune time to think about how you can help address the growing concern of environmental impact from high energy use. A logical first place to start is by making your own home more energy-efficient. Philips, a global leader in home lighting technology, suggests replacing [...]
(… this article, although slanted towards Canadians, contains tips that are in many other countries; please use Google, or another search engine, to find similar recycling stations in your community …) School will be out all summer, but its doors are never shut on ideas to strengthen education – and similarly, its doors are never [...]
The world is changing and is making it easy to be green, even when selecting cosmetics. Here are some corporate commitments to look for when purchasing cosmetics: Products that are vegetarian – The use of fresh organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics in the making of their products. Look for [...]
