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Road Trip!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

It is the start of summer. For many of us, it is also the start of summer road trips.  Whether a trip to the cottage or exploring Canada, here are some tips that can help make the trip greener. Make … Continue reading →

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Please check your carry-on for waste

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

“Ladies and gentlemen we are approaching our final descent.  The cabin crew will be by to pick up any service items.” If you have ever flown on a plane, you would have most likely heard this announcement.  In some instances, … Continue reading →

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Reduce, reuse and recycle at your summer barbeque

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

We’re having a summer barbeque, and we’re offering you some tips to help reduce the environmental footprint of your next event!

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Travelogue – Sustainable Vacationing in Costa Rica

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

I recently travelled to the Gulf of Papagayo in beautiful Costa Rica for a one week escape to paradise. I stayed at a resort with many Canadian, American and European travellers, as well as a few locals that were on their spring … Continue reading →

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Ultimate recycling in Haiti

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Going on a mission has been on my bucket list for years. I have always envied and admired missionaries — anyone who would drop everything, and, at some personal risk, go to a foreign country experiencing health, social or environmental … Continue reading →

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Enjoy and protect nature when camping this summer

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

I love camping: getting the family together, sleeping in tents, swimming, riding my bike, sitting around a campfire making s’mores — the list goes on! Literally, camping has been something I’ve done since I was six months old.  Every year, we … Continue reading →

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Travelogue – Up Close and Personal with Beach Plastic Litter

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

I recently went on a vacation that I have dreamed of for quite some time — one I may even be so bold as to call a “trip of a lifetime.” I was fortunate enough to head to the other … Continue reading →

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