Content tagged “sustainability”
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Big-picture thinking needed to protect nature
Rather than focusing on what we should take from nature to create wealth and employment, we should first consider what must be retained in nature to sustain both wildlife and the well-being of local communities — such as clean air, safe drinking water and healthy local food. More »
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Uruguay's "poor" president is a unique leader
Something particularly unique is happening in South America. I only recently learned of Jose Mujica, a remarkable man who became president of Uruguay in 2009. More »
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How to source sustainable palm oil
Palm oil — a relatively new kid on the block when it comes to oils — recently passed soya as the world's primary source of vegetable oil. The answer to... More »
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A good home cleaner label
Currently there are no requirements in Canada for manufacturers to disclose all ingredients in home cleaners. See what a "good" cleaning label should look like to avoid toxic chemicals and false "green" claims on cleaning products. Read the full results of our home cleaners survey in our Executive Summary.... More »
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Shrink your summer festival footprint
Summertime means outdoor festivals, concerts, and fireworks. Plan to minimize your environmental footprint before lining up at the gates. More »
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What's eco-friendliest: milk cartons or jugs?
Possibly none of the above. Walk the dairy aisle of your grocery store and you'll see milk packaged in waxed cartons, plastic jugs and glass bottles. To help you choose... More »
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Less shopping, more swapping
If you've ever couch-surfed, car-shared, rented a movie, or borrowed a book from the library, you already know about less shopping and more swapping! More »
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Don't say the D-word
A kerfuffle is raised every time a comedian, politician, or businessperson uses the F-word or the N-word. I understand that. But to me, the D-word is the most obscene. I'm... More »
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Introducing climate solutions to youth leaders
As a mother and a campaigner for climate change and clean energy, nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing young people learning how to keep our Earth safe and sustainable.... More »
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Plenty of fish in the sea
The 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 »
