Thanksgiving could possibly be the best holiday! It provides us with an opportunity to express our gratitude and celebrate the Earth’s bounty and all that it gives us throughout the year. Unfortunately, the way most people commemorate the day involves less than eco-friendly traditions (heavy travel, lots of food waste, …
Read More »6 Spooktacular Ways to Green Your Costume This Halloween
We all look forward to Halloween’s tasty treats, silly tricks and cute costumes. However, buying a costume made from cheap materials each year adds up. Tossing aside a barely used outfit (especially for growing kids) is both bad for your wallet and the environment. Instead of going out and buying …
Read More »Tips for Enjoying Fall Foliage
There’s so much to love about fall: cool weather, pumpkin-spiced everything, festive holidays and an extra hour of sleep (major bonus!). But it wouldn’t be autumn without the magnificent, colorful show staged as the leaves change colors to rich shades of red, yellow, orange and green. Here are eight ways …
Read More »Eco-Friendly Holiday Hostess Gifts
Ready or not, here come the holidays! And along with all those Black Friday sales, must-make recipes, TV specials and ugly sweaters, there’s a long list of holiday parties you’ll want to attend. Don’t arrive empty handed! Instead, come bearing a gift for your host or hostess that’s also a …
Read More »Natural Remedies to Beat the Flu
You know the routine: Temperatures drop, air gets dryer, you spend more time indoors, sharing more and more time in the same enclosed space with your family, colleagues, classmates and friends. Your world effectively becomes a breeding ground for illness. Hopefully, you’ll skate through the holiday season cold free, but …
Read More »Deck the Halls With Something Eco: Green Ideas for a Sustainable Holiday
It’s beginning to look a lot like climate change. We know that’s not how the song goes, but with all the environmental damage that accompanies the holiday season – think pollution, trash, waste, and an ever-expanding carbon footprint, not to mention the impact on global warming – it’s important to …
Read More »Benefits of Just Energy Solar
Solar panels are better for the environment, and your wallet. So, why wait to make the switch to solar? Now is the perfect time to explore your options with Just Energy Solar. Here are 10 reasons why Just Energy Solar is the best choice for your energy needs: Save money …
Read More »Spend a Green Winter Weekend in Vancouver
Have one last free weekend before the New Year begins? Spend your last days of 2016 on a quick, green getaway to Vancouver. As the largest city in British Columbia, Vancouver has plenty of options when it comes to hotels, restaurants and local …
Read More »Sustainable Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays: time to see family and friends, view the beautiful lights and decorations, indulge in delicious food, and of course, practice the art of gift giving. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays’ harmful environmental effects add up. The emissions-inducing travel, artificial and …
Read More »Eco-Resolutions for 2017: Making the World a Greener Place
You can’t believe it? We can’t believe it! It’s already time to prepare for 2017. As the door closes on 2016, we begin to mull over ways to improve our lives and meet our personal goals. If you’re like most, you want to work harder at giving back to others …
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