Green Living

Waste paper recycling in Holland/Bas Emmen on Unsplash
Trump should wage a war on waste instead of battling the world over trade
Clyde Eiríkur Hull | Sep 18, 2018 | in Green Living
The broad push towards creating a circular waste economy isn't unique to the United States; it's happening in Canada, too.
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Clothing dropped at a charity clothing bin/Anna Gregory
Clothing rental could be the key to a stylishly sustainable fashion industry
Naomi Braithwaite | Jul 31, 2018 | in Green Living
Can renting clothing help reduce the enormous waste generated by the fashion industry?
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The Crowds. Photo Credit: Leah Gerber.
The Healthy Side of Hillside
Michael Torreiter | Jul 30, 2018 | in Green Living
As a healthcare practitioner, I always look for practical ways to reduce the impact of stress on my patients. Could a summer music festival be part of the solution?
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Volunteers with Hillside's state-of-the-art Trash Turnaround wagon. (M. Ruby)
A Hillside Family Weekend
Jessica Burman | Jul 12, 2018 | in Green Living
A near-zero waste community of supportive people bonding over music is Jessica Burman’s kind of place.
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Lane Burman with his kids at Hillside. (Photo by J. Burman)
Go to Hillside!
Lane Burman | Jul 12, 2018 | in Green Living
After 10 years, Lane Burman’s love of Hillside remains strong.
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Could your house hold carbon?
Kristi Mahy | Jan 11, 2018 | in Green Living
Sustainable housing doesn't go far enough. It's time for net zero housing: where more carbon is sequestered than released in a finished building.
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Freedom to (dis)Engage: The Catch-22 of Local Economic Development
Katie Kish | Sep 26, 2017 | in Green Living
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Julia Goes Eco youtube channel
Julia Goes Eco!
A\J Staff | May 30, 2017 | in Green Living
One woman's attempt to lead an eco lifestyle - and we all get to watch her journey.
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A\J @ the 2017 Green Living Show
A\J Staff | Apr 2, 2017 | in Green Living
Three days of green living ideas and green learning opportunities
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Upcycle
Rustic Recycling
Irith McConnachie | Mar 14, 2016 | in Green Living
Re-think that pile of waste lumber and renovation extras and create a magical outdoor space.
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Toronto Island Living: December Colours
Jonathan Rotsztain | Dec 23, 2015 | in Green Living
Unusually warm December temperatures are a welcome, yet eerie change for Toronto Island residents
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Toronto Island Living: November Glow
Jonathan Rotsztain | Dec 16, 2015 | in Green Living
As a recent transplant to Toronto Island, Jonathan Rotsztain will be documenting his first winter in this unique environment through interviews with seasoned Islanders
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R3VOLVED - Assortment
Closing The Loop
Eunize Lao | Sep 17, 2015 | in Green Living
This eco-friendly line of school and office supplies are changing how consumers view recycled plastics.
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First Dates with David Miller, A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Making Electric Vehicles Fun
Daina Goldfinger | Jan 8, 2015 | in Green Living
WWF Canada and Plug'n Drive team up to create funny videos to educate on EVs
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Bicycle commuter riding next to a bus.
7 Easy Ways to Green Your Commute
Green Living Online | May 30, 2014 | in Green Living
Reduce the carbon footprint of your daily travel.
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Nursery with shelves, a crib, couch and skylights.
Creating a Non-Toxic Nursery
Green Living Online | May 8, 2014 | in Green Living
Tips for a healthy, happy baby.
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Volunteers serve food at St. John's Kitchen.
Community Sharing in Action
Jane Snyder | May 1, 2014 | in Green Living
The Working Centre, a community skill-building organization in Kitchener, describes how they put their sharing philosophy to work.
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Common lilacs make great water-saving flowers for your garden
5 Water-Saving Flowers
Green Living Online | Apr 10, 2014 | in Green Living
Reduce water use and maintenance with plants that can handle a little summer neglect.
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cleaning with lemon, vinegar, baking soda and borax A\J AlternativesJournal.ca
Guide to Natural Spring Cleaning
Green Living Online | Mar 26, 2014 | in Green Living
Ditch the chemicals and deep clean your home the healthy way.
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Remodelling a small bathroom to save energy and resources.
Saving Energy in the Bathroom
Green Living Online | Feb 4, 2014 | in Green Living
How to lower your water and electricity use – and the costs that come with them – when remodelling your bathroom.
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