Archive for May, 2008

Greener Groceries

All food related activities and those that bring food to stores have an impact on the environment.  It’s easy to lose touch with the land and where food comes from when we live and/or work in a bustling city.  Eating “green” means we’re looking after our bodies as well the planet.

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3 Comments May 28, 2008 by Tiina Green Tips

The Conscientious Consumer

 

The way we shop can have a significant impact on the environment.  Becoming a green consumer means making smarter product choices. Choices that are often kinder to your wallet, your health and especially the planet.

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No Comments May 14, 2008 by Tiina Green Tips

Recycling in the Office

Recycling takes waste and turns it into a usable material resource that can be made into new products.  It’s also one of the easiest ways for us to actively help the environment.  Making new products from recycled material uses a lot less energy and water. 

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No Comments May 13, 2008 by Tiina Green Tips

Water. Agua. Vatten.

Canada is the second highest user of water (per capita) in the world.  We think that there is an abundant supply of fresh water around us and we take it for granted.  We use double the amount of water per person than France, almost four times the amount of a Swede and eight times the amount of a Dane.

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No Comments May 07, 2008 by Tiina Green Tips