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Fancy tuna melt with fine herbs mayonnaise and Swiss cheese

October 2011
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This is comfort food with a little gourmet twist. It makes a light evening meal with a simple summer salad, or a substantial lunch on its own. More »

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SeaChoice educator's guide

October 2011
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Bring healthy oceans into the classroom with the SeaChoice educator's guide. Developed for grades K-6, the guide contains fun themes and activities to engage children in marine conservation and help protect our oceans today and tomorrow. More »

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Plantable seed paper

June 2011
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Here's an eco-gift that keeps on giving — a perfect project for family craft time or a night with the girlfriends. Seed paper is just that — paper embedded with seeds. Use it to make cards, bookmarks, or gift boxes that can be planted, indoors or out, to grow herbs and flowers. More »

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Green cleaning recipes

June 2011
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Rid your home of the chemicals and petroleum-based ingredients found in most cleaning products by making your own. Tested by the Queen of Green, these homemade cleaners are versatile, affordable, and eco-friendly. More »

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10 Ways You Can Help Stop Climate Change

April 2011
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By taking these 10 tips to heart, you'll help the climate, reduce your energy use, save money and improve your neighbourhood — all at the same time! You'll feel great about making a positive change in the world, and you'll inspire friends and family to do the same. More »

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Shopping guide: Suzuki's Top 10 Sustainable Seafood Picks

January 2011
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Our Top 10 guide helps you find the best sustainable seafood available in your grocery store. This seafood is harvested in a way that protects surrounding sea creatures and the ecosystems they depend on. Plus, these species aren't overfished so we can continue to enjoy them for years to come. More »

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Sustainable shopper's guide: 12 ingredients to avoid in your cosmetics

October 2010
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This wallet-sized shopper's guide lists a "dirty dozen" chemicals to avoid when shopping for cosmetics. Use it to check the ingredient list on personal care products before you make a purchase. Some ingredients in beauty products aren't that pretty. U.S. researchers found that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients... More »

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Eco-label guide

October 2010
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Understanding labels and claims found on everyday products will help you make informed decisions to reduce your environmental footprint. Here are some certified eco-labels to look for on your path to becoming a sustainable shopper. More »

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Two-ingredient cosmetics for the busy green goddess

October 2010
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These recipes are as easy as one, two, three — and the third part is mixing up the first two! You probably already have most of this stuff in your kitchen (a great way to use questionably edible perishables).... More »

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Making sense of paper labels

September 2010
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You already know that recycled printer paper, bathroom and facial tissues, and paper towels are the greenest choices. But did you know that not all recycled products are created equally? More »

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Fat block bird feeder

June 2010
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Whether your feathered guests are fall migrants or year-long residents, supplementing their diets with high-quality calories will help them survive to reproduce in spring. More »

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BUGS Off!

June 2010
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Before you crack open the anti-insect sprays, first think about all the non-toxic things you can do to keep them away. Get rid of standing water (where mosquitoes breed), and don't hang out where they do (outside between dusk and dawn, in long grass, etc). If it's a windy day or if you cover yourself up with long sleeves, long pants and socks, you shouldn't need insect spray at all! More »

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