How green is your car? You don’t have to drive a hybrid to go green with your vehicle. The first thing you can do to is make sure your car has decent tires fitted. Up to 20 percent of your fuel can actually be wasted with the wrong tires, especially if the resistance is too [...]

You clean out the lint trap in your dryer so it will work more  efficiently and save energy and money. But what do you do with the lint? Did you know it lint be recycled? If the lint came from clothes  that are made of cotton, wool, or linen, then you can compost it or [...]

This weekend if you order in…take out the plastic utensils and napkins from the bag. Most take out restaurants throw a stack of napkins that most likely get thrown into your garbage! When ordering your food make sure to tell them you don’t need any utensils or napkins. If you have a stack of them, [...]

How can you save energy and save money? Use your electricity wisely and take advantage of Toronto Hydro’s PowerShift program. You can power or load shift by turning off appliances or lights during peak hours and turning them on again during off-peak hours. Toronto Hydro has started to introduce Time-of-Use rates throughout the GTA. Even [...]

Clean homes are important to just about everyone. While it is important to have a clean home, it is more important to clean your home safely for both yourself and the environment. Avoid cleaning products that have the words Caution, Warning or Danger on the label. If you do use these types of products make [...]

Going GREEN in the winter is easy especially around your home. This weekend get into a DIY project, check for leaks around your windows, doors, electrical outlets, switches — even attic ceiling hatches. It’s best if you can do it on a cool, windy day, then use a lighted incense stick to identify drafts or [...]

It’s 2010 time to turn off the tap! When you brush your teeth or wash your face and hands. The simple action of turning the tap off will make a big difference! Canadians use, on average, 390 liters of water per day. That’s about twice as much as the average European. Install water-saving devices such [...]

Sometimes we can’t totally give up our cars, but there are still choices we can make to lessen the impact our cars have on the environment. Auto-makers today are more advanced in building cars that   are very fuel-efficient and help combat climate change by lowering carbon emissions. If you’re in the market for a new [...]

Why not this year try to have a tree free home? Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins, paper towels with cloth towels or cut up old t-shirts for wiping up spills or drying dishes. Purchase bleach-free toilet paper that is made from the highest post-consumer waste content you can find. Create and use note pads [...]

Got the winter blues? Create an Indoor garden! They can have several benefits they bring some life into your space, they can help purify stale indoor air, and if you grow herbs they can have health benefits. Now if your known not to have a green thumb choose hardy plants that work with your habits. [...]