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Our top tips for a successful clothing swap.

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Managing Stormwater on Your Property

The Clean Foundation's guide to preventing flooding in your yard and harvesting rainwater for your gardens.

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Quiz: Find Out How your Shopping Style Affects the Environment

Tailor-made tips to reduce your impacts.

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Are You a GINK? The Case for "Green Inclinations, No Kids"

Having a child more than quintuples your carbon legacy. That gives a whole new meaning to the concept of "green sex."

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Is a Sustainable and Cruelty-Free Beauty Routine Possible?

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Bianca Jeffrey

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If you're truly committed to transitioning to a sustainable lifestyle, you need to become much more conscious of how your purchasing decisions impact the planet.

Forest School Play

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Alexandra Scaman

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Forest schools and outdoor learning could be the key to rebuilding our education systems in a post-Covid-19 world.

Alternatives Journal Canada Day Reflections

Canada Day Reflections: The Nature of Canada

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Alexandra Scaman Alexander Goddard Shanella Ramkissoon Greta Vaivadaite Teo Guzu

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This Canada Day the Alternatives Journal editorial team were tasked with reflecting on the nature of Canada, what it means to them, and what one aspect of Canada each member appreciates the most.

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Alexandra Scaman

We need to find better solutions which pose less strain on the environment, without sacrificing farmer yields.

Isolation Reflections

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Alexander Goddard

The importance of natural areas during a pandemic

Mesmerizing Mushrooms

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Hilary Boucher

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Fantastic Fungi is a mesmerizing, brief cinematic foray into the fungi kingdom of unrealized potential.

SIGNS OF THE TIME

Feb 10 2020 | IN Students | BY A\J Staff

Delivering civic environmental education from the heart of Kitchener!

Web Exclusive: DIY Pop-Can Solar Heater

Jan 2013 | IN Lifecycles 39.1 | BY Julie Bélanger

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Our 'Canned Heat' article shows you how aluminum-can solar heaters work – now learn more about building one yourself!

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Is There Formaldehyde in Your Shampoo?

May 15 2013 | IN Health | BY Jessica Burman

We wrap up our series on toxins in every day products with this scary carcinogen and allergen.

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Stop Buying Deodorant

Apr 17 2014 | IN Health | BY Laura McDonald

Mix up a DIY version in just five minutes that will keep you dry and stink-free using ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

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Guide to Natural Spring Cleaning

Mar 26 2014 | IN Waste | BY Green Living Online

Ditch the chemicals and deep clean your home the healthy way.

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How Not to Contribute to Palm-Driven Deforestation

Aug 11 2014 | IN Food | BY Jessica Burman

Our demand for this cheap oil is devastating ecosystems around the globe. Here’s how to look for it on food and household product labels.

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The Green Athlete: Where Do Old Shoes Go To Die?

Jul 10 2013 | IN Waste | BY Jessica Kuepfer

Learn how to recycle or donate your worn-out runners through these helpful organizations.

The Problems with Parabens

Mar 08 2013 | IN Health | BY Jessica Burman

In the first of a series on troublesome chemicals in everyday products, Jessica Burman gives the low-down on parabens.

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