We have a truck.  It is a shiny black Ford F150 with an extended cab for our dog. It is old now, made in 1996, and has lasted well carting our loads (artwork and woodwork) and through numerous road trips east and west.  Our truck has two tanks for gas. If one tank runs out, [...]

Today I think most people are aware of the negative effects of increasing carbon emissions. And, most people know how to reduce carbon emissions; save energy, switch off lights, don’t leave appliances on standby, buy local produce, walk or cycle short journeys. These are small changes that we can all make without compromising the lifestyle [...]

Recently the Canada’s Environment and Plastics Industry Council stated in a report that eco friendly reusable bags may “pose a public health risk.” The report was minor, and they did not suggest that reusable green bags shouldn’t be used. However, per the norm, special interest groups ranging from plastic manufacturers to lumber mills manipulated the [...]

In a recent “green world” frenzy, many fashion designers have made a mindful effort to use organic and salvaged materials in their new lines.  This is certainly a breath of fresh air for Alex and Ani’s owner and designer Carolyn Rafaelian, who started her eco-friendly jewelry company 10 years ago.  Having the insight to make [...]

When Sir David Attenborough opened the Attenborough Nature Centre in 2005 he described it as “a lifeline to the natural world“. Go there and you will understand. Living in the city it is easy to feel disconnected from nature, craving the peace and tranquility of open spaces and fresh air in your lungs. So, who [...]

I have an urgent mission for all Green Girls: to find the greenest or most life-changing holiday you can. With the economic climate not looking too sunny, it’s easy to spend hours online browsing idyllic holidays that will let you get away from it all. But don’t think for a moment that lack of funds [...]

Giving your home a fresh new look or just sprucing it up for company doesn’t mean having to spend a fortune or sometimes anything at all. There are many ways to make the most of what your space has to offer that are extremely budget-friendly—a major consideration for many trying to make ends meet in [...]

What’s in a day? When a day is designated a special day, the intention is to honor the theme of it.  On our annual calendar there are some holidays that have turned into a hoopla, diverting us from the original intent.  Often we witness a kind of build up that requires planning and promotion, parties [...]

You wouldn’t take this from your neighbours and neither should the woodland.

Busting the myths about sun protection … and an exclusive treat for Green Girls With a bit of luck Summer might be just around the corner, and as we are collectively so passionate about a natural and organic approach to our lifestyles, it’s a good job that we can rely on some of the top [...]