Don't shoot the messenger! I know, none of us want to think of Old Man Winter's impending icy grip and howling winds, but like it or not, for many of us, he's quickly heading our way! You know that drafty window or the back door where you can actually feel the wind blowing on your toes? Well, those types of areas in your home can actually waste between 5% - 30% of your energy. Not only is that a huge energy drain, it's also a very big financial drain. … [Read more...]
The official 2013 Earth Hour video is unveiled {Living Green}
October 20, 2012 by · 7 Comments
Earth Hour 2013, 8:30 PM Saturday 23 March Earth Hour has grown from a one-city initiative in 2007 to the world's largest campaign for the planet, uniting hundreds of millions of people across 7001 cities and towns in 152 countries and territories. The official 2013 video features the track "Without You" by David Guetta and Usher, providing an upbeat soundtrack to match the celebration of this year's event across the world. Earth Hour's mission is to unite people to protect the … [Read more...]
Meet Norman, Eco-warrior!! {Living Green}
October 13, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Meet Norman. He's not your everyday housecat. Little by little he's helping to save our oceans. Learn more about Norman and his mission at http://www.wwf.ca/seafood. **{I was sent this video via the WWF, I'm not plugging Loblaws, just the cause!} … [Read more...]
Top Ten Winter Energy Saving Tips {Living Green}
October 6, 2012 by · 2 Comments
{Photo credit - aka hakon (cc)} Even though we don't want to think about it quite yet, the cold winter months are quickly approaching! I was online and searching for some ways to cut down on energy costs during the winter and discovered these tips and thought I would share. … [Read more...]
Find a Household Hazardous Waste & Computer Recycling program in your area {Living Green}
September 29, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Most areas of Canada and the United States have a Household Hazardous Waste & Computer Recycling program; ours is this week-end. Below are the details what you can recycle at a program near me, to find out about a program near you simply Google: Household Hazardous Waste & Computer Recycling program/your city Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) … [Read more...]
Our volunteer shoreline cleanup! {Living Green}
September 21, 2012 by · 12 Comments
The last few weeks I have been blogging a lot about the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. This past Sunday "I put my money where my mouth is", so to speak. Along with several awesome volunteers I took on the task of cleaning a local shoreline along the Gondola Point Beach. The funny thing is, at first glance the beach appeared quite pristine, however, once we started looking near the fringes of the sand we discovered quite a few unsavoury items. … [Read more...]
It’s time to grab your gloves and head to the beach! {Living Green}
September 14, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Grab your workgloves and head to the beach to participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup! The official clean up runs from September 15th -30th and you can still sign up by visiting this interactive map to find a clean up near you. … [Read more...]
It’s not too late to get involved in this fun and worthwhile event {LIVING GREEN}
September 7, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Over the past few weeks I've been trying to get the message out regarding the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up... Impacts of Shoreline Litter on People Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Impact of shoreline litter and aquatic debris Mark your calendars – September 15 – 23 is the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup ...it's not too late to get involved!! … [Read more...]
Impacts of Shoreline Litter on People {LIVING GREEN]
September 1, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Photo credit - SnemannBo Eide {Creative Commons - Flickr} " Marine litter. Littered shoreline." … [Read more...]
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Impact of shoreline litter and aquatic debris {LIVING GREEN}
August 24, 2012 by · 24 Comments
Impact on Wildlife Shoreline litter and aquatic debris primarily threatens wildlife through entanglement and ingestion. Additionally, many of the species that are most vulnerable to these risks also happen to be endangered or threatened, including sea turtles, fish, marine mammals, and birds. Entanglement Entanglement is most often caused by items such as plastic strapping bands, rope, wire, fishing lines, six pack rings and other similar items. Meanwhile, abandoned fishing gear … [Read more...]
Mark your calendars – September 15 – 23 is the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup {LIVING GREEN}
August 17, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Help keep our waters healthy for everyone The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is about removing shoreline litter to help create healthy waters for everyone, including the wildlife and communities that depend on them. You can make a world of difference by joining Canadians from coast to coast to coast to clean up shoreline litter in your community. 2012 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup Fact Sheet … [Read more...]