Meet the people who are rejecting single-use plastics and waste in London
A growing group of Londoners are making very conscious decisions not to generate waste or recycling. Continue reading
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London’s Clean and Green initiative back for 23rd year
The annual Clean and Green Cleanup Day will take place on April 21. Continue reading
Alberta launches 2 online tools to map out energy savings in homes
The provincial government has created two new online tools that will walk Albertans through home energy savings – room by room. Continue reading
Breakfast Buzz: Would you eat insects for the nutritional value?
The United Nations says insects are healthy, nutritious alternatives to mainstream staples such as chicken, pork, beef and even fish. Continue reading
Why bother mowing thirsty lawns when you can grow edibles?
Edible landscaping can yield colour, wildlife habitat, and food in your yard this spring. Continue reading
In the garden: How to use plants to improve soil, attract wildlife
To attract wildlife to your garden, plant in layers, year-round, from ground level to tree canopy. Continue reading
Local food and farms in the spotlight during National Organic Week
National Organic Week is a chance for Canadians to learn more about how organic agriculture affects the environment. Continue reading
Tesla Model S P85D breaks Consumer Reports’ ratings system
Just how good is Tesla’s Model S P85D electric sedan? Apparently, it’s the “closest to perfect” Consumer Reports magazine has ever seen. Continue reading
Thinking about putting solar panels on your roof? Google wants to help
Google has launched a new project aimed at helping home and business owners figure out whether or not they should invest in solar energy. Continue reading
‘Garbage gardening’: How to turn kitchen scraps into plants
“Garbage gardening” is an easy and inexpensive way to grow flowers and edibles using kitchen scraps – the pits, seeds and roots that otherwise would be headed to a landfill. Continue reading