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by Nata

Posted Jun 25, 2011 in GREEN Berets

Make Printing Sustainable with Soy Printer Ink

Soybeans are a renewable and sustainable resource in that it takes little energy and water to grow while producing abundant yields. Generally printer inks are petroleum-based, which can mean hazardous effects for the environment when you add up all the newsletters, newspapers, memos, etc. that are printed out on a daily basis. Soy printer ink...

by Nata

Posted Jun 11, 2011 in GREEN Berets

The Dirty Business of Palm Oil

Every time you buy a product, you show your support for the materials used, the company’s ethics and standards, and what that product represents. The same is especially true of food. The reason organic fruits and vegetables have become so popular and used by mainstream companies, is mainly because more and more people showed their preference by...

by Bella Cate

Posted Jun 4, 2011 in GREEN Berets

A (Mostly) Fluoride-Free Life

It’s that time of year again – spring trip to the dentist! Come on, it’s not so bad. What’s not to love about the “goodie bag” at the end with the oversized toothbrush and travel-sized Colgate that you’ll never use? I’ve had decent check-ups over the past five years. No cavities. Even after months of eating ladoos and...

by LindSay

Posted Jun 3, 2011 in Food, GREEN Berets

ModernHostess: Green Thumb Edition

You may have noticed in some of my previous posts that I have a thing for fresh herbs. I absolutely love them, and I believe they add something truly special to a variety of sauces, salads and marinades. Some people assume that dried and fresh herbs can be used interchangeably. Well, at the risk of sounding dramatic, that’s just SO WRONG! As a...

by Nata

Posted May 29, 2011 in GREEN Berets

Plant a City Garden

This spring try and plant some flowers, some fruits and/or veggies, or herbs. In the city sometimes this can be a little tricky, as apartments obviously don’t have backyards. But don’t let this deter you! Many cities offer communal gardens, which residents can rent out for a small monthly fee. In Vancouver, there is a really nice one located...

by Nata

Posted May 14, 2011 in GREEN Berets

The Amazing Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

Do you find yourself having to buy three or four different cleaners to clean your bathroom, kitchen, etc.? Do you find that even the non-”green” ones are fairly expensive? Well, the truth is that you don’t need all those different sprays. And they’re actually quite harmful to our children, our pets, and us. The good news is that you can...