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Tilapia Parcels {#SustainableSeafood #Recipe}

Monica Parlee — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:44:37 +0000

I am on a quest to be more green in everything I do, even in the meals we eat. In a recent post I talked about the stress that our marine environments are currently facing. How in the past, much of our seafood was obtained through irresponsible fishing practices that altered many marine ecosystems and how […]

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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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What Can I Do With All That Gift Wrap Paper?? {LivingGreen}

Monica Parlee — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:26:20 +0000

Christmas will soon be here ..4 more sleeps!! Are you wondering what you will do with all that wrapping paper? Photo attribution: AussieGold (CC) You can carefully remove it and then reuse it…let’s face it; this probably won’t be happening on Christmas morning!! Unless it’s the kind that has foil or some kind of waxy lining, most paper, including gift wrap […]

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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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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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Impacts of Shoreline Litter on People {LIVING GREEN]

Monica Parlee — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:01:56 +0000

Photo credit - SnemannBo Eide {Creative Commons – Flickr} “ Marine litter. Littered shoreline.” Impacts on People: Picture a shoreline with wrappers strewn about, pop cans rattling in the wind, broken glass and cigarette butts everywhere you step. Aesthetics may be one of the most obvious impacts of shoreline litter for many people, but it also poses risks to our […]

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Reusable Brita® Bottles – The environmental and economical choice!

Monica Parlee — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:38:01 +0000

As a nurse, I know how critical proper hydration is for both children and adults{as well as all living creatures}. During the hot summer months it is especially important to monitor hydration as excessive heat can quickly lead to dehydration. Also, many of you may know I try to be as environmentally friendly as possible. So, even though […]

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Mark your calendars – September 15 – 23 is the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup {LIVING GREEN}

Monica Parlee — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:44:22 +0000

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 […]

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