Archive for June, 2008

10 Tips For Green Living

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Showroom is a website that brings together information on all kinds of building topics. It has consumer reviews and DIY informaiton and videos. It also has a great section on Green Living.
Here is a list of some of the tips for living earth friendly.
1) Get off unwanted catalog and junk mail lists.

Solar Power | Solar Panels | Global Warming

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Alternative Energy Sources, the Solution to Global Warming?
by Anthony, of Solar Power | Solar Panels
Whereas there are some who still state that global warming is a myth, others who state the planet is actually getting colder, and still others assert that global warming is part of a natural cycle and has nothing to do with [...]

Practical Gardening Help: Maintaining A Compost Heap

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Many people who have gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. But, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn’t just a waste of good compost; it’s a waste of everything that goes into the process of transporting it (the [...]

Tips for a Greener Household

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Whether it’s eliminating plastic bags from your household, making the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs or using biodegradable detergents, small lifestyle changes can add up to big benefits for the environment.
The following video from News Canada shows what one family did to green their household. (video will load using Windows Media player or similar)

Seven green deeds of the great outdoors

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Carpooling, packing lunches in reusable containers and composting – all are small measures that can be incorporated into a daily routine for making a long-term difference to preserve the environment.
As summer approaches, kids and adults alike will shift into vacation mode. School and work make way to activities like hiking through the woods, overnight [...]

Eco-friendly activities for the whole family

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

What Canadian parent hasn’t heard the wail, “I’m bored!” at least once during a summer vacation? While in previous years the instinct might have been to load up the SUV and take a road trip, more and more eco-conscious parents are looking for ways to entertain their families while also keeping carbon emissions to a [...]