Reno Tips: The Art of Living Walls
Nov 2011
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!
Nov 2011
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!
Report from Greenbuild: Relevant Takeaways for the Toronto Homeowner
Oct 2011
By Jessica Lockhart Touted as the “world’s largest expo dedicated to green building,” the Canadian debut of Greenbuild, an international conference and trade show focused on the latest green building products and technologies, was eagerly anticipated by attendees and exhibitors alike. Spanning six days in Toronto, the annual event boasted seminars and speakers; a tour More >
Energizer Shines with the Development of a Solar Powered Flashlight
Oct 2011
The GreenHeroes street team was on hand to learn about a new solar powered flash light that recharges during the day so that there is extra power to use at night. Energizer Canada also announced a $100,000 donation to Evergreen and a national campaign to support Evergreen in its efforts to drive energy conservation and create and sustain green spaces across Canada
GreenHeroes at the Conscious Food Festival
Oct 2011
At the Conscious Food Festival, our GreenHeroes Street Team met some really interesting folks, like GreenHeroes Gabriella and Ivan from Chocosol, who rode an old, stationary bike in front of us to grind corn for tortillas, and stirred a huge pot of artisan chocolate to make us a delicious Mexican chocolate drink (that we’re still dreaming about weeks later).
Not Far From The Tree – Laura Reinsborough
Oct 2011
Founder of Not Far From The Tree, Laura Reinsborough, encourages us to enjoy the fruits of our own labour by picking fruit from our own neighbourhoods. Eating great tasting locally grown food reduces waste and energy consumption. Laura founded Not Far From The Tree, an organization that harvests fruit bearing plants around Toronto – taking More >
