Eco Faceoff: Carbon Tax vs Cap & Trade
January 19, 2015
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Nature Notes: BPA in cans raises blood pressure
December 15, 2014
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The Spirit of Giving: Ethical Gift Guide
December 12, 2014
Too many presents come with questions you’re scared to ask. Was it made in a sweatshop? Is it toxic? Can i re-gift this? So which prezzies spread genuine cheer, not just to your conscience but to those in actual need? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
To wheat or not to wheat?: The pasta guide
December 11, 2014
Depending on your vantage point, a bowl of noodles can be warmly nourishing or downright inflammatory. Time to cook up some perspective. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
Toy Story: The Green Kids’ Gift Guide
December 9, 2014
With new reports of abuses at Chinese toy factories and more chems in cheap imported toys, what can you gift the kids in your life that’s safe, sweatshop-free and sustainable? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
Quick Upcycled Sweater Mitts
December 3, 2014
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Lashing out: The mascara guide
November 26, 2014
I’ve tried at least a dozen natural mascaras over the years and i won’t lie – none replicate the fake lash look. But you can plump up what nature gave you without coating yourself with questionable chems. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
Quote of the Week: Tamo Campos
November 26, 2014
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TransCanada turns up the heat in pipeline PR war
November 25, 2014
Images of nature and kids on bikes in parks in ads promoting the pipeline flood the airwaves as provinces demand environmental assessment ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
Going crackers: the holiday party wafer guide
November 19, 2014
It’s nearly that time of year again when you stand around at party after party eating way too much dip and cheese. If you’re organizing your own soiree, make sure you’re not serving up a crispy canape of trouble. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
U.S.-China Climate Pact: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction
November 18, 2014
Quote of the Week: Vandana Shiva
November 18, 2014
Are there GMOs hiding in ‘natural’ food and baby formula?
November 12, 2014
Quote of the week
November 11, 2014
UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
Nature notes: Canada tops forest loss & Honey Makers Sue
November 9, 2014
Homemade Face Paint
October 30, 2014
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Face off: the halloween makeup guide
October 30, 2014
Make sure you’re not getting your zombie glow or superhero stripes from suspect sources. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
Nature Notes: Updates on Palm Oil & Bangladesh
October 29, 2014
Nature Notes: Toxic Costumes & Muzzled Science
October 29, 2014
New bee-harming pesticide may get okay from Health Canada
October 23, 2014
Raw deal: the milk guide
October 23, 2014
With a million dairy cows in this country belching out planet-warming methane, can classic cow milk ever be green? Its ethical cred depends on which carton you crack. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸
About the Author
Adria Vasil is the bestselling author of the Ecoholic book series and the managing editor of Corporate Knights sustainable economy magazine.
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For Ecoholic Body
Vasil’s new book is the big fat bible of all things healthy and green in this country. Her plucky style is what makes Ecoholic Body so compelling that you won’t put it down. She uses an endearing, straight-shooting tell-it-like-it-really-is method to call out greenwashers and industry posers across the board….a fascinating and fun ride.
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For Ecoholic Home
If you’re looking for an in-depth well-rounded guide to environmentally friendly living, Ecoholic is a great choice.
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For Ecoholic
This book is for people who want to do something to lighten their impact on the planet. The small steps cost us little in the way of effort, money or time, but the cumulative effects can be enormous.
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For Ecoholic (US Edition)
Adria Vasil puts everything you need to know about living a greener, healthier life into one entertaining volume. It is thorough, cheeky, fun and damn useful.