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A Diet Primer: Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic or Paleo

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Energy Resources

Are you…working 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? The first thing that likely deserves consideration is your diet. But there are so many options/diets/plans available! What’s the best…
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An Eco-Friendly Guide: Hazardous Waste Disposal

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Eco-Friendly, Energy Conservation, Energy Resources

It’s not a glamorous task. 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 city’s waste management (hopefully) comes by and carries it all away.…
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Eco-Friendly Burial Options

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Energy Conservation

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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Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle: Tips for Selling Unwanted Items

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Energy Resources

Ever get that feeling that you’re drowning in things you don’t need or want? Do you open cupboards and closets and wonder where all clutter comes from? If you’re looking for some simple ways to clear out your space and maybe even make some fast cash (and who isn’t?), take a look around your house…
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Tips for a Successful Garage Sale

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Energy Resources

So…it’s spring!! And if you happened to follow the tips on our blog from last week, you’re thinking about a little spring cleaning (or maybe you’ve just checked that off your list!). If you’ve gone through all the closets and cupboards in your home and discovered that it’s time to lighten your load, we have…
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Explore Canadian Ice Rink Sustainability Efforts

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Energy Conservation

Can ice in Canada contribute to global warming? You bet. The country is home to nearly 8,000 indoor and outdoor ice arenas. One innovative sustainable solution comes from REALice, a water treatment system that uses unheated water to resurface ice rinks
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Tips for Simplifying and De-Cluttering This Spring

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Energy Resources

Heavy coats and sweaters – you’re out! Boots, gloves and mittens, mud, dirty tracks through the house – they’re all a thing of the past! Spring is finally upon us! Longer days, sunshine, gentle breezes, flowers, and…oh yeah, cleaning. This year, let’s do more than just dust those old picture frames, let’s aim to simplify…
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EASTER DIY Desserts

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Energy Resources, Holidays

We’re betting your sweet tooth hasn’t received much love and affection since the Valentine’s Day chocolates were devoured back in February. Maybe it’s time to address the sugar fix and mix up some deliciously fun and creative Easter-themed desserts that can be made at home. Below, we’ve rounded up five of our favorites that incorporate…
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Tips for Taking the Thrift Store by Storm

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Energy Conservation, Energy Topics

Thrift shopping isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires tenacity, dedication, time, and luck. The good news: there are a host of reasons why you need to embrace the thrift shop, second-hand, consignment shop experience. In these shops, you’ll likely score unique finds at very low prices, many stores support worthy causes, and best…
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Make Your Bathroom Clean and Green With Our Renovation Tips

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Sustainable Energy

There are plenty of ways to make your bathroom more eco-friendly. If you go a step further and make a few bathroom renovations that will last, it can make a big difference for the planet.
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