Chemicals abound in the modern home. From plastic in the kitchen to makeup in the bathroom to flame retardants in clothing and drapes. We are surrounded by, almost immersed in, chemicals. Have these checmicals impacted our health, and the health of our children? The manufacturers say “No”. Do you trust them?
There were over 190 nations at the 19th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer. The big news this year were the reports of increased skin cancer rates.
Today, more than one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and more than 10,000 people will die as [...]
Not all the experts answer that question with a “yes”. In fact, it seems that quite a few answer “no”.
Ethanol (compared to gasoline)
lower energy value
more expensive to produce
more flammable and explosive
absobs water and dirt (bad for engine)
uses more energy to produce than it creates
(NC)-Environmental responsibility starts in the home - and there’s no better time to go green than during its construction. Don’t hesitate to pose questions to your builder about the materials, design features, and fixtures. Even as early as constructing the walls, you can eliminate wood, in favour of concrete. Take a look at the innovative, [...]
(NC)-Green is now top-of-mind for homeowners as they start to build. While the main objective is to construct a home that is safe, attractive and comfortable, Canadians are also asking about the use of sustainable materials.
“Energy efficiency with windows, doors, and insulation is high on the priority list,” says Debbie Snider at Nudura, “but [...]
