Discover Sustainable Living in Canada

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Discover Sustainable Living in Canada

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What's Happening in Canada

Good Libations

Cool Brew For a Hot Planet

Jennifer Cockrall -

Infrastructure

The Future is (Pre)Fab

Andrew Cruickshank -

Climate Action

Youth Want Responsible Pension Plan Investing

David Silverberg -

Get Outside

Celebrate Canada's Wild Side

Wildlife

Wild Facts About the Canada Jay

Jackie Davis -

Found in parts of every province and territory, the small but hearty Canada Jay is known for being curious and having a very open-minded culinary tastes.

What's Trending

The Stories That Have Readers Talking

Nature

An Easy Urban Hike in Toronto

Karen Kwan -

Food

Canada’s First Grocery Store Rooftop Garden

Darcy Rhyno -

Nature

On Thin Ice

Cleo Carney -

ADVICE

Illustration by Elissa Turnbull

Dear Dot: Does My Fireplace Create Eco-Friendly Warmth?

Dot discusses the climate costs of various heating options and shares the most efficient and environmentally friendly ways to stay warm.

Dear Dot: Is There Plastic in my Teabag?

Learn how to avoid microplastics in your teabags by choosing loose leaf tea or brands like Numi Teas that use biodegradable materials.

Dear Dot: Do EVs Cause More Environmental Damage In Manufacturing?

Learn about the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) from a firsthand experience. Find out how EVs perform on long trips, charging options, and environmental impact.

Climate QuickTip: Green Clean Your Oven

Traditional oven cleaners contain harmful chemicals. Instead, let lemons do the dirty work. Then wipe down your interior oven.

Climate Quick Tip: Digitally Declutter!

Digital clutter uses up excess energy in data centre's and loads of water.

Climate QuickTip: Use the Right Amount of Product

Make sure you use the correct amount of your beauty products. Here’s a handy guide for how much you really need.

Buy Less, Buy Better, Buy Canadian

Local and Sustainable Goods

Etee Sustainable Marketplace

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Everist Hair and Body Care

Even if you don’t think you buy bottled water, chances are high that you do still pay for it. That’s because water is the first ingredient in most bottled shampoos, dish soaps, laundry detergents, and so much more. Enter Everist, one of Fast Company’s “10 Most Innovative Companies in North America” in 2022.

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Mejuri Jewelry

Noura Sakkijha, the CEO and founder of Toronto-based, “everyday fine jewelry” brand Mejuri, is the daughter and granddaughter of jewelers. But, she says, “we’re shifting the focus from traditional archetypes of gifting to buying jewelry for your damn self.” The vibe is minimal, often with a bit of a twist.

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