With a little more than a month left on the clock for the Trudeau government to cough up its promised national climate strategy, a panel of climate activists, academics and bureaucrats met at Friends House in Toronto on January 23 to put forward suggestions. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

You really don’t need hand sanitizer if there’s a sink and soap nearby. but in a pinch, which gel does the trick without smearing you with toxins? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Ethical veganism on Ontario Human Rights Commission’s list of secular beliefs slated for legal protections ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The day after Montreal-area mayors slammed Energy East as a “bad project,” Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne confirmed her support for TransCanada’s proposed pipeline – drawing the ire of environmentalists. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

After years of lobbying by environmental groups, Health Canada is promising to stop granting backdoor “conditional registration” to pesticides without full scientific reviews. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Time to ditch the tide pods and allergy-triggering scent boosters. But which “natural” detergents are legit? ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The Lennie Project is a series of deliberate acts of kindness aimed at helping T.O.’s most vulnerable. All through January, drop off cozy wool and fleece castoffs at the Artists Newsstand at the Chester subway station or Sew Be It (2711 Yonge). They’ll be upcycled into hundreds of fleece-lined toques and neck warmers for homeless and underserved… ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Think your dryer sheets and fabric softeners are just busting static and making your clothes smell april-clean? Time for a real breath of fresh air. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Give that old piece of furniture a new lease on life at this upcycling course ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

North America’s soup giant has broken ranks with anti-GMO labelling forces and announced it’s going to start telling American consumers when its Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Prego and V8 products contain genetically modified ingredients.  ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

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Toronto-raised founder of Magnifeco.com on the evolving green fashion scene, her V.A.L.U.E. tool and whether we’re simply buying too much stuff ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

If you want to stay warm in winter, you might be eyeing a canadian-made coat. But just what is it stuffed with? There may be a hidden downside. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Mark your calendars – 2016 isn’t just bound to be the hottest year on record, it’s also cooking up all sorts of planet-friendly ideas. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Mark your calendars – 2016 isn’t just bound to be the hottest year on record, it’s also cooking up all sorts of planet-friendly ideas ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Planet lovers aren’t always an optimistic bunch, but there’s reason to pause and appreciate this year’s many highs on the environmental front. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Planet lovers aren’t always an optimistic bunch, but there’s reason to pause and appreciate this year’s many highs on the environmental front ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

The right to a healthy environment has been made official ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Make sure you’re reaching for planet-friendly gifts on your last-minute shopping spree for the kids on your list. ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Greenwashing in advertising has become more sophisticated, says the Toronto Environmental Alliance ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸

Give your non-profit charity of choice, and your loved ones, a little something with the planet in mind this year ◂ReadPreviousNext Post▸