• Fourth Of July and Canada Day: Waterfront Celebrations

    Fourth Of July and Canada Day: Waterfront Celebrations

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    Instead of hosting a BBQ or heading somewhere to watch fireworks (been there, done that!), this July 4th and Canada Day, take advantage of the warm weather and spend the holiday on the water at some of the U.S. and Canadaโ€™s best spots for boating. Canada Niagara on the Lake: Located near Niagara Falls, boaters…

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  • Have a Green Weekend in Toronto

    Have a Green Weekend in Toronto

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    The city of Toronto is a great destination for eco-friendly travellers. Below youโ€™ll find sustainable places to visit, eat, sleep and explore.

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  • Green Brewery Tours: A Fatherโ€™s Day He Wonโ€™t Forget

    Green Brewery Tours: A Fatherโ€™s Day He Wonโ€™t Forget

    Ties, golf balls, Hawaiian shirts.ย  Make it your job to ensure that this yearโ€™s Fatherโ€™s Day gift isnโ€™t as bad as previous yearsโ€™ efforts! This year, give dad something he really wants:ย  a pint (or two) and a trip to a local brewery! Microbreweries and brew pubs have been popping up in towns across North…

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  • A Promising Future for Clean Energy: Innovations in Alternative Power Sources

    A Promising Future for Clean Energy: Innovations in Alternative Power Sources

    The past few decades have seen a rise in alternative energy sources, including wind, solar and water power. Wind turbines line highways, solar panels are prevalent on rooftops, and hydropower plants, such as dams and mills are common sites all over the world. However, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, weโ€™re just getting started.…

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  • A Healthy Menu for Victoria Day and Memorial Day Celebrations

    A Healthy Menu for Victoria Day and Memorial Day Celebrations

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    Summer is around the corner! If youโ€™re closing out May and starting the summer months with a Victoria Day or Memorial Day of casual celebrations, weโ€™ve put together a menu of delicious ideas that use local, in-season ingredients that wonโ€™t spoil your healthy-eating plans before the summer solstice. Salad: Use all those fresh fruits and…

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  • Trash No More!

    Trash No More!

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    You drive a hybrid vehicle, shop at your local farmerโ€™s market, walk to work (most days) and even compost! Congrats! Youโ€™ve taken great strides in becoming a green, eco-friendly, sustainable member of society. Those trash bags that line your driveway and fill the canisters you drag to the street corner every few days, however, are…

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  • The National Hockey League’s Go Green Mission

    The National Hockey League’s Go Green Mission

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    While the NHL is known for its die-hard fans and legendary athletes, it's also forging the way to environmental stewardship in the sports industry.

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  • A Diet Primer: Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic or Paleo

    A Diet Primer: Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic or Paleo

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    Are youโ€ฆworking to slim down and feel better? Reviewing the food choices you make and how they affect your health? Concerned for the environment and your personal impact on it? Looking for a healthier lifestyle?ย  The first thing that likely deserves consideration is your diet. ย But there are so many options/diets/plans available! Whatโ€™s the best…

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  • An Eco-Friendly Guide: Hazardous Waste Disposal

    An Eco-Friendly Guide: Hazardous Waste Disposal

    Itโ€™s not a glamorous task.ย  In fact, you might have to pay someone (your handy teenager?) to take out the trash every day or so. The recyclable things go in their respective recycling bins and the garbage goes into the garbage bins and the cityโ€™s waste management (hopefully) comes by and carries it all away.…

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  • Eco-Friendly Burial Options

    Eco-Friendly Burial Options

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    Death is never a topic anyone wants to discuss. And when it comes to planning for the death of a loved one, decisions are usually wrought with emotion, made with haste and filled with hope that the deceased will be happy with the outcome. One thing that can make these difficult days and labored decisions…

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