All for Earth

I made a determination about the purpose of the trip and what I was going to accomplish during my visit, given it was a holiday long weekend.  At the end of it all, I decided to put of a return trip home for another 4 weeks, until which time there would be more service hours available to conduct the personal business that I needed to attend to...

A sustainable water future in my region would make identification of low flow faucets, shower heads and toilet the standard. Any products or brands that did not adhere to that standard would be pulled from the shelves. Why should less sustainable products continue to be purchase if they do not feel into our overarching goal of conservation? I...

No more huge amounts of waste on the curb. More people walking and car pooling. Much much less plastic and consumption. Solar panels on houses and schools. More natural outdoor play spaces for children. More gardens and less lawns. More shopping local. Less stuff and more time for relationships. What needs to change are attitudes about and...

Ok. I can see why some may be reluctant to adopt more Earth friendly practices. Let me explain... I selected the challenge of installing a low flow showerhead, it sounds enough, right?!!! Not so.  It was not as easy as it would seem. First, who knew there would  be a multitude of showerheads to choose from! And if this wasn't bad enough,...

I have a huge love for the outdoors. We spend a lot of time hiking, climbing, kayaking and just enjoying the natural beauty. 

People in many parts of Canada live with winter conditions at least 6 months of the year. This has contributed to a culture of meat-eating. Overtime, with the availability of fresh vegetables and the influence of immigrants, non meaning cultures, on local offerings, this is changing. Awareness and availability are evolving how people eat.

I’m looking to reroute my morning bike to work as it looks like the southside trail along the Wolastoq (St. John River) will soon be completely flooded. I have read reports that flood levels may approach the high waters of last year, which was previously a “once in a hundred year” type event. I’m thankful a reroute is likely all that I...

If you're the kind of shopper who wants to know the details-of where, and how the textiles that make your clothes are sourced, you've got to read this feature article written by Altitude Sports based out of Montreal, QC Canada.  In the article, the company showcases Icebreaker, a New Zealand-based company (Mt Nicholas Station), the 30, 000...

The best before date indicates how long the contents of the container is at the height of freshness in an unopened container. But that doesn't mean you should dispose of it once it's past that date.   - I did not know this....I have thrown out yogart and condiments if they are expired automatically.  I just thought that is what you are suppose...

I'm sure by now that most people have heard of the #trashtag challenge. I have seen some absolutely stunning transformations, from beaches, to parks, to highways. It really goes to show that every little bit counts! https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/trashtag-challenge-is-sweeping-the-world-the-beauty-is-in-its-simplicity-1.4337057...