I ran across an interesting City initiative to alleviate the automobile’s stronghold on transportation, reduce traffic and pollution and raise healthiness and happiness! The name comes from the combination of ‘Velo’ which means bike and ‘Libre’ which means freedom - BIKE FREEDOM. Read More »

Have you ever wondered how much you could reduce your waste by composting? Currently 30% of the waste going into landfills is organic waste that can be composted. Worm composting can work in apartments as well as households. After four months you will have your finished product, which can be used as fertilizer or can be made into potting soil by adding soil and vermiculite. Read More »

Did you know that toxins are everywhere, from the cleaners we spray on our kitchen counters to shampoos and even in some pillows? These toxins make their way into our bodies through inhilation, contact, and ingestion with air, water, food, soil, and products.

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Light House is located in the heart of Granville Island. Climb the stairs and you’ll enter the information and education centre. Here you will find books, displays, products, people and ideas that can help you make your home, place of work and community more manageable - more sustainable. Ask the staff as many questions as you like, or simply help yourself to a cup of tea and a book, sit down and take a moment to sustain yourself.

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