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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Ocean Plastics and Innovative Packaging

Mar 30 2017 | IN Plastic Pollution | BY Veronika Szostak

Dell’s New Innovation – Packaging Made from Recycled Ocean Plastics

Earliest Earth Overshoot Day in History

Aug 01 2018 | IN Technology | BY Niara van Gaalen

We’ve already used up a year’s worth of Earth’s resources. And there are five months still to go.

The Extinction Rise

Feb 01 2017 | IN Wildlife | BY Julia Galbenu

Some call it the "Sixth mass extinction." Some call it "The End." Some say "Nothing is happening; stop exaggerating." Whatever your views, watch Julia's latest video to learn about the world's changing extinction rate, and who's to blame.

Wintertime for the local sustainable farmer: rest or work?

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Rachael Chong Adam Kramer

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A Million Ways

Dec 2016 | IN 42.4 Lifelong Learning | BY Akanksha Halbe

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Ecotourism programs, like Canoes for Peru out of Mount Royal University, build respect for other cultures and sustainability awareness.

Documentary Review: The Rainmakers of Nganyi (plus film link!)

Nov 02 2016 | IN Weather | REVIEWED BY Jacqueline Ouellette

Queen's Solar Design Team's autonomous house

Home Sweet Solar Home

Dec 1969 | IN | BY Veronika Szostak

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The Queen’s Solar Design Team at Queen’s University tackles a new challenge: building an autonomous home capable of surviving the Canadian winter.

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.

DIY homemade deodorants with baking soda and cornstarch

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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