Nature Conservancy of Canada – Help the Grizzly this Holiday

This holiday, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is asking people across the country to give gifts that last forever. Give Gifts of Canadian Nature and help save one acre of precious habitat for animals, like the grizzly.

Energy Math – Refrigerators

As you try to keep warm this fall, it’s good to know how to freeze the cost of run ning your refrigerator before the big chill sets in. In fact, fridges take up a sixth of all energy costs in a household. If your machine was made before 2008 it can actually be more cost efficient to replace it than to keep it run ning.

Publishers Note – Good investments (Fall 2011)

By Paul Cassel While much has been recently made about the impact of investment in renewable power on Ontario’s manufacturing sector, the politics have overshadowed another story – its potential impact on personal investing. As world financial markets gyrate around Greek debt repayment prospects, materials demand in China, and the Obama administration’s attempts to navigate More >

Clay Plasters: Beautiful and Green

Clay plasters are also among the greenest finishing materials available, making them an attractive option for remodeling an existing room or for new construction.

Reno Tips: The Art of Living Walls

Outdoor and indoor green spaces can help soothe us and provide calmness in our busy lives. However, potted houseplants often compete with valuable floor space or side tables and require regular watering and attention. So why not look to your walls?

Green Gear Giveaway – Furniture!

In the Fall 2011 issue we feature furniture in our Green Products editorial – check it out for your chance to win a $250 gift certificate from Fiber Living!