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The Nitty-Gritty on Solar Energy
Free energy is pummelling the earth everyday in the form of solar rays. Plants have been using this energy for millennia to create food for themselves via photosynthesis and have been supplying the food chain in the pro...More

Wood Burning Heat 
Wood-Stoves: a Heated Debate
Many Canadians are turning to wood heat in the face of soaring natural gas prices to heat their homes. There is much talk about the negative health and environmental impacts of heating with wood. So what`s the answer?W...More

Styrofoam 
Food fight!
What's on the oustide of our takeout is as important as the food inside: Traditional packaging is bad for our bodies and the environment. Toronto-based Naturopack is creating options. (Find them online at www.naturopack....More

construction 
Attention, green shoppers
Homeowners faced with doing home renovations could check out this site, that lets them share info about environmentally-friendly renos, and find and compare companies that provide responsible materials and services. Wit...More

dumpster diving 
Inside the freecycle wheel
Join freecycle and you'll see how wierd people are, how fast your inbox can fill up, and how much stuff is junked that could be saved. We dove in and found that one person's used mousse is another one's treasure. "Offer:...More