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Tips for Environmentally Friendly Cleaning
Many conventional detergents and cleansers are petroleum-based or contain other toxic ingredients; neither of which are good for the environment or those living in your home. Giving up on hazardous cleaning products does not mean giving up on a fresh clean home. Before starting your next load of laundry, scrubbing the [...]

Tips for Making your Kitchen Green
You want your kitchen to provide a healthy and enjoyable environment for your family, and you want to do your part for the earth, too. Purchasing organic food and locally grown produce is a great start, but you can do more to make your kitchen green by following these steps.
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Greenpeace disappointed that AbitibiBowater continues to destroy Boreal Forest
Toronto, Canada — Formal discussions between Greenpeace and Canada’s largest logging company AbitibiBowater ended today following a meeting in a Toronto hotel between Greenpeace representatives and company CEO David J. Paterson. AbitibiBowater expressed an unwillingness to curb destructive logging in sensitive areas of the Boreal Forest.
“We are [...]

Clayoquot Sound Beautiful, rare and still at risk
Canada — The magnificent, rare Clayoquot Sound is one of the most famous forests in the world. More than a decade ago, the fight to save Clayoquot Sound inspired global interest in the area, making it known the world over. Clayoquot is again under threat.
There are plans to [...]

Cleaning your Clothes the Green Way
Going green in the laundry room not only means doing your part for the earth. You’ll also keep your family healthier, make your clothes last longer, and watch your utility bills drop.
Use Green Detergents, Fabric Softeners, and Stain Removers: Detergents, fabric softeners, and stain removers get washed down our drains [...]

Many conventional detergents and cleansers are petroleum-based or contain other toxic ingredients; neither of which are good for the environment or those living in your home. Giving up on hazardous cleaning products does not mean giving up on a fresh clean home. Before starting your next load of laundry, scrubbing the toilet, or cleaning the [...]