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by Nata

Posted Jan 22, 2011 in GREEN Berets

Recharge Your Batteries

A great way to make less waste is to buy rechargeable batteries. Albeit you have to plug in the charger and use energy in order to give them juice, however the energy this takes is nothing compared to that of extracting metals from the earth- about 28x less! It also keeps less harmful chemicals from leaching into the ground and reaching your...

by Bella Cate

Posted Jan 16, 2011 in Food, GREEN Berets

2011: The Year of Veganism?

Something must be in the water – or the meat… It appears that veganism has begun to spread beyond granola-lovers in San Francisco and New York to the meat industry’s prime base – The American South. Texan celebrity Jessica Simpson celebrated a “tofurkey” Thanksgiving with her vegan fiancé and former NFL player Eric...

by Nata

Posted Jan 8, 2011 in GREEN Berets

The Wonders of Castile Soap!

Castile soap is so versatile that not only is it great for your skin (it makes it so soft and doesn’t dry it out, nor does it leave any sort of residue), but it also performs well as a surface cleaner for your kitchen and/or bathroom. I, myself use Dr. Bronner’s brand. Although a little expensive initially, it will last you for months because...

by Candice Pantin

Posted Jan 3, 2011 in Eco & Vintage, Fashion, For Her, GREEN Berets, Made in Canada

Sustainable and Trendi Boutique

It’s a new year! With that comes a list of resolutions committing to being a more responsible and conscientious individual. Yes the occasional late night eats or one-to-many martinis might be hard to resist, but fear not for when it comes to our shopping habits. Trendi boutique (4518 St-Denis), is a new kid on the retail block offering a...

by Nata

Posted Dec 25, 2010 in GREEN Berets

T’is the Season for Reducing Your Waste

This shopping season, when you’re taking advantage of all the awesome Boxing Day sales try and watch your disposable waste. I’m familiar with that rush you get when you feel like Julia Roberts a la Pretty Woman, strutting your stuff with all those shopping bags, but that’s a whole lot of waste to serve such a short purpose. So this season,...

by Amanda F.S

Posted Dec 22, 2010 in GREEN Berets

The Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift

Christmas is just a few days away and about now everyone starts scrambling for the ideal gift. BUT…fear not, if you are searching for an eco-friendly gift, below are some Canadian companies that specialize in eco-luxe presents. Happy Shopping! With locations across Caanda, LUSH is the perfect place to pick up everything from soap to...