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Go ‘Green’ in Your Home {Guest Post}

Monica Parlee — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:19:13 +0000

We have had it drummed into our conscience that we should all be trying to find ways to save the planet, accepting responsibility for this world we all live in. Some might think that recycling or switching off appliances is not going to make that big a difference, but this, combined with the use of […]

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Submit An Essay About Your School’s Green Initiatives to Win a $25,000 Computer Labs! (Living Green)

Monica Parlee — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 04:01:00 +0000

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. The Staples Canada Recycle for Education program in collaboration with Earth Day Canada is giving away ten computer labs across Canada, valued at $25,000 […]

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~ CLOSED ~ #NoRoadSalt for us, @EcoTraction Works Great and is Safe for the Environment {w/Giveaway}

Monica Parlee — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:00:45 +0000

Because of its harmful effect on the environment, we don’t use salt on our driveway or steps. What we have been using is sand, although it provides some traction, it less than satisfactory, tracks through the foyer and foyer rugs and accumulates in the gardens and the lawns. We have been searching and researching, looking for […]

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10 Tips for a Greener Fall (and Winter) {Living Green}

Monica Parlee — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:00:52 +0000

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: When putting away your summer clothing, check to see if there is anything you can recycle for rags or to donate, also when buying new clothes why […]

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Don’t shoot the messenger {Living Green}

Monica Parlee — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:45:42 +0000

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 […]

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Meet Norman, Eco-warrior!! {Living Green}

Monica Parlee — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:01:59 +0000

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!}

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Our volunteer shoreline cleanup! {Living Green}

Monica Parlee — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:20:36 +0000

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 […]

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It’s time to grab your gloves and head to the beach! {Living Green}

Monica Parlee — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:27:20 +0000

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. Did you know that aquatic debris is one of the biggest threats currently facing our […]

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Ecover Zero Natural Automatic Dishwasher Tablets {Review}

Monica Parlee — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:05:50 +0000

I always try to be as environmentally friendly as possible, I think it is extremely important that we, as individuals, reduce are carbon footprint and minimize our negative ecological impact. However, that being said I am super picky about the cleanliness and shine of my dishes and will often take clean glasses directly from the […]

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Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Impact of shoreline litter and aquatic debris {LIVING GREEN}

Monica Parlee — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:11:12 +0000

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, […]

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