Newsletters - Read short, informative articles about environmental issues, research, tips and more! — organic

Cottages and Wetlands.  See what necessities you need for the cottage season and learn what Canada has planned to restore wetlands and grasslands.

Bars and Bees.  Read about the beauty of shampoo/conditioner bars and how to help boost the bee population.  Bonus tips on how to break up with paper towels.

Green up your laundry room by breaking your bond with dryer sheets and 5 other tips. 

Learn what science learned about climate solutions in 2021.

Leave your leaves where they fall this fall

3 excellent reasons to NOT rake up the leaves on your lawn and gardens:

• Fallen leaves create a wildlife habitat, providing shelter for mammals, insects, pollinators and more. As well, leaf litter provides food and nest material for a host of overwintering critters in your lawn and garden.
• Leaves form a natural mulch that suppress weeds and fertilize the soil as they break down.
• Leaves that get bagged and sent to the landfill become solid waste, where they release methane (a greenhouse gas), due to a lack of oxygen and decomposition.

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April 2022 - Spring Cleaning Environmentally & Backed By Science

A list of 5 great places you can send your pre-loved belongings to, ensuring they get reused or recycled.

When skincare ingredients are "backed by science" what does that really mean? How can ingredients derived from nature be deemed effective by science? Read this article to learn how it's done.

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