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Why Throwing Food in the Garbage is Not Okay

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Food waste that occurs in the home is the biggest part of the problem.A year ago, France made headlines when it became illegal for grocery stores to toss edible food in the garbage. To conform to the country-wide food waste ban, grocery chains partnered with charities to distribute the food […]

 
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The Hidden Way Fast Food Just Got Worse For Us

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Toxins in fast food wrappers leach into your food. Do you remember hearing all about the dangers of Teflon? Coated with PFOA (a known carcinogen) the non-stick pots that many were using to try to cook more healthfully suddenly became a toxic concern when research about the dangers of the […]

 
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10 Non-Toxic Cleaning Hacks with Vinegar

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One of the most powerful, practical cleaners in your home is likely in your kitchen cupboard. One cold evening when I was gassing up my car I accidentally dripped gasoline on my down coat. The smell was so strong that I thought I might have to toss the coat in […]

 
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Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet

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“Flushable” wipes aren’t the only thing you should never put down the toilet… “Your guide to adult toilet training” is front and centre on the City of Vancouver Facebook page, part of the city’s “never flush wipes” campaign. (Check out the website neverflushwipes.com.) Like cities across North America, Vancouver is […]

 
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Seven Easy Green Living Tips To Start Your Year

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This year, make some green resolutions to live a more eco-friendly life.Early January is a good time to start anew. There’s something about rolling into a new year that inspires us to do something to improve ourselves. But what it we all viewed January 1st as an opportunity to make […]