Sustainable Living

Learn how and why to consume more responsibly, make informed stewardship choices and find greater harmony with the planet.

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Swap Before You Shop

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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Could your house hold carbon?

Jan 11 2018 | IN Technology | BY Kristi Mahy

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.

Can't Buy Me Bugs

Nov 2017 | IN 43.2 Food and Resilience | BY David Waltner-Toews

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Why exterminate them when you can eat them?

The Concrete Garden

Nov 2017 | IN 43.2 Food and Resilience | BY Kaeleigh Phillips

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How to start growing your own in the city.

Why We Upcycle

Nov 2017 | IN 43.2 Food and Resilience | BY Jacqueline Ouellette

Improving the Fabric of Sustainable Fashion

Julia Goes Eco!

May 30 2017 | IN Best Practices | BY A\J Staff

One woman's attempt to lead an eco lifestyle - and we all get to watch her journey.

A\J @ the 2017 Green Living Show

Apr 02 2017 | IN A\J | BY A\J Staff

Three days of green living ideas and green learning opportunities

FREE sampler of A\J's just-published LIFELONG LEARNING issue

Mar 30 2017 | IN Education | BY A\J Staff

Get a sneak peek of A\J’s just-released (to subscribers) LIFELONG LEARNING issue with this free digital download ('sampler'). Includes feature articles, profiles and columns from the upcoming issue, plus content teasers and more.

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.

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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