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by Nata

Posted Oct 8, 2011 in GREEN Berets

My Appliance Adventure

A few weeks ago my washer decided to suffer a terminal injury. It was one of those issues that, while fixable it was more cost-efficient to just the bite the bullet and spring for a new machine altogether. However I wanted to do this in somewhat of a sustainable way. Firstly, I bought my “new” washer from a liquidation place (Dragon...

by Lys

Posted Sep 21, 2011 in Food, GREEN Berets, Made in Canada

DAVIDs TEA – A New Kind of Tea Time

Some people choose to have summer flings, but these past few months I’ve fallen in love with DAVIDsTEA. Founded in 2008, this sweet tea shop can be found all across Canada and provides some of the most delicious (and fun) teas I’ve ever found. They offer a huge assortment – including white, green, oolong, black, pu’erh, maté,...

by Tienlyn

Posted Sep 19, 2011 in Cool Shit, GREEN Berets

Paper Cut Project

The most simple of materials are often the most inspiring, encouraging an expansive exploration and a challenge of what is possible. And when the subtle capabilities of a material as simple as paper is combined with a love for fashion and artistic creation, the results can be staggeringly beautiful. Nikki Salk and Amy Flurry know exactly what...

by Nata

Posted Sep 17, 2011 in GREEN Berets

Buyer Beware Part 3: Sustainable Shopping

Next time you’re out shopping here is a little food for thought Fabrics Certain fabrics are more eco-friendly than others. Generally, “green” fabrics use little-to-no pesticides when grown; the farming practices are sustainable; they are animal friendly; and the companies that buy them adhere to fair trade practices. A good choice is buying...

by Nata

Posted Sep 3, 2011 in GREEN Berets

Buyer Beware! Being Label Smart Part 2: Household ...

Many of the products you buy, whether they are for cleaning, utilitarian, or aesthetics, can be potentially be harmful to you if you don’t be careful. So here are a few tips to follow when you’re out shopping: Energy-Saving Light Bulbs While often more expensive, CFLs or Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs last years (yes, years) longer than...

by Nata

Posted Aug 20, 2011 in GREEN Berets

Buyer Beware! Being Label Smart Part 1: Food

Every time you exercise your consumer muscle, you are putting your money, as well as a vote of your support and confidence, behind teach product you buy. Paying more attention to the products you buy can make you more aware of where exactly your money is going as well as what it will do in return for your health. This is why reading labels is so...