Queen of Green archives
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Plenty of fish in the sea
October 17, 2011The saying goes, "There are plenty of fish in the sea." It's a lie. I interview a real-life fisherman on how to sniff out the most sustainable fishes! More »
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What home cleaning products do you use?
September 25, 2011You love their in-depth analysis of personal care products. Now help our friends at the U.S. Environmental Working Group build a household cleaning supplies database. Enter the products you use! More »
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How to start a soup club
September 18, 2011Can a pot of delicious Ukrainian borsht with beets and potatoes from my Grandma's garden save the planet? Not on its own. More »
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Has nature saved you?
September 12, 2011Sometimes I get cranky. But time in nature is known to reduce stress — just what the doctor ordered! How will you get your next fix? More »
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Oceans cannot digest plastic bags
August 28, 2011Wake me up when this plastic bag nightmare is over. The Vancouver Sun says Thrifty Foods is going back to the plastic bag (after a two-year ban) because shoppers said the paper bag option sucked. More »
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Plan a green funeral or green burial
August 12, 2011There will come a time when we won't be here anymore. We die, death, bye-bye, gone...there, I said it. Sustainably-minded folks have a few green options to consider when planning their own funerals or honouring their dearly departed. More »
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Organic wine explained
August 11, 2011Which would you pick: a glass of wine or an endangered Burrowing Owl (they're about the same size)? Next time you raise a glass to celebrate, toast with a wine whose producers care about the planet. More »
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Seasonal eats
August 8, 2011In case you haven't noticed, food is seasonal. Live life on the edge — give into the impulse to fill your cloth bags with what's available locally right now. More »
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Green your next home renovation
July 21, 2011Planning a green home renovation? Just imagine...an old toilet could actually be reincarnated as your kitchen counter. Now, that's reusing! More »
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The poop on scat... and other wildlife skills
July 18, 2011Vacationing off-grid this summer? Enrich your next outdoor adventure — whether it's a walk in the woods at the family cabin, or a trip into the back country. More »
