Beware of GreenWashing
There’s a lot of greenwashing going on now that businesses have figured out that “green sells”. The number of environment claims for products skyrockets as general interest in the environment peaks. It’s a challenge for consumers to figure out which products are as environmentally responsible as they claim to be.
Enter Ecologo, North Amercia’s [...]
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Just Returned from Green Living Show - Toronto
Lots of ideas packed into a relatively small space and something for everyone. From soaps, lotions, and foods, to bikes, cars, solar thermal, PV and wind turbines.
Most ”seen” product - eco friendly cleaners
Most popular with my wife - hand lotions including hand massage
Most popular for me - LED lights [...]
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9 Steps to save $6600 on your gas bill over 5 yrs
Fuel Economy - Wake-up & Smell the Fumes
Trade your vehicle in for one size smaller. Save 10 to 20% (go electric save 100%)
Slow Down! Reduce your speed by 10 km/ hour and save 10%
Drive lite on the gas pedal and lite on the brake. Save [...]
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Parched USA states may initiate water wars
According to The Canadian Press thirsty USA states could start “water wars” in a fight for access to fresh water from the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes. Water issues that are currently emerging will develop into bitter conflicts in the not too distand future when those dry states become increasingly [...]
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Think Electric Car Introduced to USA Market
The Norwegian automaker THINK GLOBAL, plans to sell their THINK CITY electric car in the USA. This car can travel 170 kilometres without a charge and will cost under $25,000 USD. It’s a 2-seater with a top speed of 105 km/p (64 mph). The cars on sodium batteries and [...]
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Ontario Lawns Go Green
On Earth Day, April 22nd, Ontario introduced a bill to prohibit the use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides for cosmetic use. This follows many major cities in the province which have already introduced individual by-laws to prohibit pesticide use.
See our article on Natural Lawn Care for everything you ever wanted to know [...]
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What are Nematodes?
Beneficial nematodes are nature’s way of effectively controlling the larvae stage (white grubs) of the Common Chafer, European Chafer, Japanese Beetle, Asiatic Garden Beetle, Black Vine Weevil, Strawberry Root Weevil, plus May & June Beetles.
They are a safe and sensible way to reduce white grubs infestations and other pest insects while not harming [...]
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Happy Earth Day Everyone!
So far today I have aerated my lawns (and my neighbours) and traded in my old “gas” powered lawn mower for a new cordless, electric lawn motor. My local Home Depot gave me $100 as trade-in allowance and promises to properly recycle all “traded” mowers so none end up in the land [...]
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