As many of you are aware, our marine environments are currently under immense stress. The problems arise primarily through human impact on the environment, such as over fishing and environmental destruction. (Photo Attribution) In the past, much of our seafood was obtained through irresponsible fishing practices that altered many marine ecosystems; this practice has resulted in record depleted stocks. “85 percent of the world’s fisheries are fished at or beyond their maximum sustainable … [Read more...]
~ REMINDER ~ Earth Hour is this Saturday, March 23rd from 8:30pm – 9:30pm
March 20, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest grassroots environmental event in history – Earth Hour. Earth Hour asks individuals, businesses and governments around the world to turn off their lights for one hour to support urgent action on climate change. … [Read more...]
National Sweater Day is February 7th, Have You Booked Your Granny?
February 5, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
WWF is creating solutions to the most serious conservation challenges facing our planet, helping people and nature thrive. Participating in National Sweater Day is just one way to reduce wasteful consumption. On Feb 7th, lower your heat and put on your favorite sweater to take action against climate change and work towards a sustainable future. Join Canadians across the country fighting climate change by conserving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. If every Canadian lowered the heat … [Read more...]
National Sweater Day is February 7th and WWF Wants You!
January 26, 2013 by · 6 Comments
National Sweater Day is February 7th and WWF wants you to lower your heat and wear a sweater, to conserve energy and take action against climate change. To make sure you don’t forget, sign up for your very own reminder call, text or email from a real live Granny. … [Read more...]
Submit An Essay About Your School’s Green Initiatives to Win a $25,000 Computer Labs! (Living Green)
January 19, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Staples know you care about the environment and so do they. Submit an essay about your school's green initiatives and you could win 1 of 10 computer labs values at $25,000. … [Read more...]
What Can I Do With All That Gift Wrap Paper?? {LivingGreen}
December 21, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Christmas will soon be here ..4 more sleeps!! Are you wondering what you will do with all that wrapping paper? … [Read more...]
Real vs Artificial {Living Green}
December 14, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Real vs Artificial ~ For many years I felt guilty buying a real tree. I felt I was, in essence, killing a living thing and depleting a much needed natural resource. Deep down I knew most, if not all, tree growers practiced a one out, one in system to ensure a constant supply of trees, but, I was still racked with guilt. Every Dec 26th as I drove by the abandoned tree lots, as I gazed upon the unwanted and unloved carcasses left lying in the snow...I had to cover my ears in an attempt to … [Read more...]
Looking for an Eco-Friendly gift? Give a gift that means the world! {Living Green}
December 8, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
GIVE A GIFT THAT MEANS THE WORLD When you symbolically adopt a species at risk, you’re giving an extraordinary gift while supporting WWF’s conservation efforts. Help make a difference around the world. Give the gift that keeps on giving. In addition to feeling good about your gift, you will also receive an applicable tax receipt. … [Read more...]
Your poor water heater is cold, put a jacket on it! {Living Green}
November 17, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Tip # 57 Put a jacket on your water heater … [Read more...]
Green plants help to recycle and freshen the air you breath all winter long {Living Green}
November 10, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Tip # 56 Invest in green plants to keep in the living room, the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom - Photo credit - tomhenrich flickr (CC) … [Read more...]
10 Tips for a Greener Fall (and Winter) {Living Green}
November 3, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Photo credit - Muffinman 71xx (CC) I've been searching the web for some green tips for the fall and have come up with 10 great tips to share: … [Read more...]