Cycling your way to a green getaway
Jul 2010
The arrival of summer, the warm weather, and longer daylight hours certainly mean
spending more time outdoors. Whether you have vacation time ahead or are simply looking for fun-in-the-sun, consider recreational cycling as a greener, healthier, and cheaper activity for your summer escape.
A Guide to Sustainable Flooring
Jul 2010
Renovating your floors can be a quick and cost-effective way to update your home or increase its resale value. While the main factors are usually cost, durability, appearance, and ease of installation sustainability is often overlooked.
Costa Rica: A Biodiverse Paradise
Jul 2010
As I stood on a rickety old platform ready to embark on the longest zip line in the Arenal region, one that would propel me above the forest canopy at a speed of 60 miles per hour, I couldn’t help but wonder if I would make it to the other side. I was attached to a single steel cable 315 feet above the ground with three carabiners and a harness—my eyes half shut. I had come to see the lush rainforest from a bird’s eye view, yet could not summon the courage to look down. It wasn’t until the guide screamed to me, “Are you ready?” That is when I knew, I had no other choice but to jump, we had come too far to turn back. We were in Costa Rica.
Toronto Hydro Spring Programs
May 2010
Toronto Hydro’s new Take A Load Off Toronto campaign helps Toronto residents stop washing their money down the drain.
Solar Belongs on Your Roof
May 2010
Under the province’s new and highly acclaimed Feed-in Tariff (FIT)program, you too can participate in the green energy revolution. If you are a home or building owner you could have the real estate needed to install electricity generating solar panels on your roof, allowing you to sell green power to the province.
Is your money going out the window?
May 2010
It’s true that old windows are a source of heat loss, but before you spend thousands on state-of-the-art energy efficient windows there a few things to consider to get the best environmental bang for your buck.
