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Discover Cascades Enviro® ExtremeTM paper towel performance |
Do You Need to Improve Your Recycling Habits? |
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It’s true. Sometimes I minimize the third ‘R’ of the three ‘R’s’. A reader left this comment on my last post Reduce, Reuse, Re-gift? : ‘Why replace Recycle? Why not just make Re-gifting the 4th R? You can never have too many R’s!”. More >> |
Automatic Savings |
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Did you know that you can save around 20% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply reducing the temperature 5 degrees at night and 10 degrees during the day when heating, or raise it an equal amount when cooling. This sounds good, but if you’re like me, the thermostat is the last thing on my mind when I’m sprinting out the door. More >> |
Winterize Yourself! |
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We have had a long, warm fall — including one of the mildest Novembers — we really can’t complain. But with the holidays now just around the corner, it’s definitely time for some seasonal weather. For many of us, today was about dusting off the shovels, clearing the snow off our driveways and pulling out the winter gloves and hats. This season take a fresh approach to your cold-winter habits. More >> |
The Green Challenge reveals its winner |
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With over 16,000 enrolments and topping 7,000 accomplished ecological missions, Cascades’ Green Challenge Contest was definitely successful in inspiring numerous people in their green endeavours! Full of pride over this success, we have the great pleasure of announcing our winner: Ms. Geneviève Fronteau-Lagueux. More >> |
Reduce, Reuse, Re-gift? |
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When money is tight, what can you give? When you are trying to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle, how do you give eco-friendlier? The unusual answer to both those questions is to try out the lesser known ‘R’ - Re-gifting. More >> |
5 Things You Can Do to Save Energy While Cooking banana bread in the oven |
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Holiday cooking and baking are one of the joys of the season (mostly for the folks who get to indulge on the rewards). But when the holidays are over, how much fun will you have when you see your giant electrical bill? . More >> |
Shedding some Light on LEDs? |
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Most people love to see the twinkle of bright, colourful holiday lights when the weather turns cold. However no one loves the environmental or financial impacts that these lights can have. The solution to both of these problems is LED lights, that is Light Emitting Diode lights. More >> |
Flu Season is Here: Are Antibacterial Soaps and Hand Sanitizers Good for Us? |
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With H1N1 on everyone’s mind, antibacterial soap and hand sanitizers have been flying off the shelves. Prevention is key, we are told, so wash your hands frequently and dry them using hand towels to prevent acquiring or spreading infection and flu… More >> |
ReThink Toilet Paper |
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Even if you’ve given up paper towels and paper napkins you may be unwilling to part with toilet paper and tissues (at least when you have a bad cold). I don’t blame you! I am not in a big rush for reusable toilet paper myself. More >> |
How-to Halloween |
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Are you concerned about climate change? Do you want to see stringent emission targets at home to address global warming? This week I’m deferring your simple green action tip to Kyoto Plus, a public engagement campaign supported by numerous Canadian organizations and associations. |
Cut the meats for some veggie treats! |
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Try to eat a vegetarian meal at least three times a week. A vegetarian diet focuses primarily on plant-based foods, and is typically lower in fat and higher in fibre, since the emphasis is on non-meat food sources. Going vegetarian for at least three times per week is a great way to get more veggies and variety in your diet. The added bonus is that you’ll be helping the environment and your food bill may work out cheaper, because you’ll be reducing your meat intake. More >> |
How-to Halloween |
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It will be hard to top that awesome Halloween poem (nice one Prabh), but if you’re looking for more Halloween-themed tips for you and the kids, use this checklist without fear… More >> |
Greening your Halloween |
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Pumpkin time is here once more, so get out your rags, crafts and sewing needles, to make a homemade costume your kids will adore.More >> |
The 3 C’s to a Green Economy |
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People are talking about green jobs and a green economy more than they ever have. For the most part, I like what I’m hearing as it relates to sustainable development - invest in renewable energy projects, fuel-efficient vehicles, and green buildings with rooftop gardens… More >> |
Welcome Autumn! |
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The wind is rising, and the air will be wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for Autumn eves!” The summer has come to an end and the colorful season of Fall has officially arrived. Fall is filled with fun celebrations and activities. More >> |
Home Green Home: Take advantage of the home reno tax credit to make green updates |
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Has the home renovation tax credit got you thinking about making your home more efficient and earth-friendly? There’s no time like the present to make an eco-investment, especially since you must spend more than $1,000 and less than $10,000 to be eligible for the credit.More >> |
Making a Major Decision
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It’s that time of year again where university and college students are faced with the difficult task of declaring their major. The path to choosing a major will be different for different people, however discovering your major is a process, and may take several quarters of work on your part. More >> |
Let’s Talk Coffee
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On a scale of 1 to 10 for how much I love coffee with ten being ‘love’, I’m sitting comfortably at 11. I crave my morning cup, and I think some of my coworkers would say I’m pretty militant about having itMore >> |
Sweet Green Dreams
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Sleep…it rejuvenates us like nothing else. It can sometimes be hard to attain, but it’s easy to indulge in. It’s almost always comforting, and definitely essential for good health. We all love our sleep! More >> |
Fruits and Veggies Not Created Equal
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One of my most common cravings in the summer is for a fruit salad. But unless it's all organic, I've also been craving a mouthful of pesticides - ew! The Washington DC-based Environmental Working Group has researched the top twelve fruits and veggies that require the most pesticides to grow. Can you guess what tops the list? More >> |
Prep 101 for Back to School
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It's hard to imagine that summer vacation is coming to an end. The days are still long and warm and sleeping-in continues to be the norm, but it won't be long until your children are awakened by the school bell announcing the first day of school!!! More » |
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful
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From lining our eyes, to coating our faces to glossing our lips, we all love our makeup… but as some of you may know makeup can pose some serious environmental and health threats. Putting loads of chemicals on our skin, some of which are absorbed and can enter our blood stream, is not always a good idea. More » |
So many Bamboo Beginners in this contest!
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It’s time for you to make headway, rise up to the next level and become a proud Intermediate Lime. See how much fun you can have with these missions! More » |
Planning a Low-Impact Move
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Ah the inter-city move; how I’ve nearly perfected you…Last weekend, I successfully transplanted my life 3.5 kilometres away. This time the reason was not temporary or frivolous, but because I bought my own loft. A shoebox maybe, but a charming one in the heart of the city. More » |
Are We There Yet?
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Those four words are synonymous with vacations, especially in the summer. But this summer, avoid that question by cutting the long distance travel and taking a staycation instead!More » |
Love Your Hair Colour
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Think you’re too young to have grey hair? Tired of drab and want to punk up your look? Want a new colour to reflect a major change in your life? Women and men use hair colour for all kinds of reasons. Personally, I think about dyeing my grey patches at least once a week (but never have).More » |
Smart, Safe, Environmental Toys for Kids
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A 16 month-old boy has temporarily come into my life and I am in love. He smiles, he says almost-words, and he is nearly walking on his own. He’s also at the stage where he’s into everything and/or throwing it off low surfaces. More » |
Turn a Trashy Situation into Triumph
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You don’t have to be living in Toronto or Windsor, it could happen to you anywhere and any time. What do you do when your garbage pick-up just stops?More » |
Greening Your Grill
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It’s hot out there so get your aprons, burger flippers and most importantly your grills ready for another season of barbecuing! Nothing is more indicative of summertime than the smell of sizzling barbecuing and the taste of hot-off-the-grill food. But how can we enjoy this favorite summer past time while reducing our impact on the environment? More » |
