Be honest. How often do you recycle that plastic water bottle? Are you one of the 88 percent who throw their bottle out? Collectively we are dumping 40 million plastic water bottles per day. Stop using plastic water bottles and reduce your carbon footprint. (You'll also save money.) more »

It may still be too cold to get out to our gardens but we can start off the season by getting our houseplants ready for the garden or deck. more »

Are your drapes or binds contribution to indoor pollution? Let the sun shine in with eco-friendly window coverings. more »

On March 20 at 8:00 pm, turn off the T.V., switch off the lights and join millions of people for Earth Hour. During this quiet hour of darkness, dream about how we can make the Earth a healthier place to live. more »

Your seeds, soil and containers are ready to go. The final thing is to safeguard against damping off, a fungal disease that attacks the roots of seedlings quickly destroying them. more »

Too many Easter traditions are going the way of the evening radio shows and home telephones. Fashionistas everywhere agree we need to keep the custom of a new Easter bonnet alive. more »

Colouring Easter eggs is a fun activity for all ages. Most egg dye kits are labelled as safe but the dyes used in them are made from coal tar and petroleum -- not exactly eco-friendly. Why not try natural dyes that are better for you and the environment? more »

Is there anything more adorable than a bunny or baby chick? This Easter resist the urge to bring one home. Bunnies and chicks aren't good pets for most families. more »

We can’t always eat right, so choosing the right vitamin is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. But beware, experts say, too much of a good thing can be hazardous to your health. more »

Our children are more vulnerable to chemicals that adults. By the time the average North American child enters kindergarten, they’ve already been exposed to a veritable cocktail of chemicals. How do we protect our children from common toxic chemicals? We can start by greening our homes. more »

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like a playful pint of green beer or for the kids, a glass of celebratory green ginger ale. Though a few drops of dye now and then may seem harmless enough, navigating the world of food colourings and additives can be complicated. more »

On average Americans consume 2.8 billion litres (7.4 billion gallons) per year while Canadians guzzled just over 2.3 billion litres (6.0 billion litres). That’s a lot of brewski. This St Paddy's Day you want to be drinking a different kind of green beer. more »

When it comes to your baby’s lotions, shampoos or powders, you need to go green. Doctors and researchers have found many personal care products used on babies are laced with the harmful phthalates. more »