Archive for December, 2007

I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

No, I’m not talking about weather. I’m talking about making our habits more environmentally friendly. Following is a News Canada release about this.
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Providing eco-sensitive products and manufacturing is a noticeable upward trend among Canadian online retailers this season. An increasing number of cosmetic companies are choosing all-natural, organic products with little or no packaging. Most [...]

Tips for an eco-friendly holiday season

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

1. Use newspaper comics or recycled paper to wrap your presents. Better yet, buy reusable decorative bags.
2. Shop online from retailers who use carbon offsets or other eco-friendly shipping.
3. Find “green” deals, coupons and articles on RedFlagDeals.com
4. Use LED or solar-powered decorative lighting.

Choose these hot new options for greener vehicles

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

Spend a little more, save a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. A lot of new vehicles now offer environmentally-friendly options. Look for these hot new options to go green behind the wheel:
. Real time fuel consumption gauges that show you exactly what your fuel consumption is as you drive.
. Tire pressure monitors that [...]