Mobility meets Sustainability: The Movin’On 2018 Conference Wrap Up
A lot is being said and written about sustainable mobility, electric vehicles, livable cities, etc. but what is actually being done? Moving past the rhetoric, Michelin has created a unique conference for mobility experts that is more lab than conference. The 3-day event brought together disparate stakeholders including automobile brands, regional governments, technology incubators, green energy, mass transit, cycling and many others to solve specific challenges.
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Giving Plastic the Boot
I hate plastic. So, until I can unlock the mastery of giving all-things-plastic the boot, here are some of the ways I pare back plastics.
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Greening Up Your Digs
For those of us that spend most of our lives navigating a concrete jungle, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking the time to get our nature on, especially when you live in a place where 40% of the year is dedicated to hibernation (Go, Canada, go!).
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Ethical Bean: Just Better Coffee
As part of the international Fairtrade program, Ethical Bean ensures their coffee partners are protected, are properly compensated, and receive a premium that provides additional money to the coffee cooperatives to invest back into the community.
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How to Make Sustainable Food Choices, from the Grocery Store to the Kitchen
By Sagan MorrowMaking sustainable food choices and living sustainably doesn’t have to be a challenge! Every small change you can make counts and makes a big impact over time.
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3-Ingredient DIY All-Natural Toothpaste
I’ve been meaning to try my hand at making my own all-natural toothpaste, and this seems as good a time as any to get started!
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Mammoth Outerwear: Ethical Fashion Meets Functionality
Mammoth Outerwear is on a mission to create animal-free outerwear that is warm and functional!
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Chemical-Free Cleaning Solutions for Your Home
Kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and everyone-friendly chemical-free cleaning solutions you can use to get things spic-and-span around the home.
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The Birds & The Bees
By Patty LowryBees, pollinators, sustainability, green roofs, oh my! I am in love with nature. It’s a part of my essential being. We are partners. She takes care of me, gives me air, water, trees, earth, food, inspiration, beauty and magic. In return, I need to take care of her.
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Green Roofs: For the Bees, for the Planet
AHAALiving Co-Founder and certified B-Corp Top Drawer CEO, Howard Chang, speaks to the importance of green roofs in urban centres and why he invested in building one for Top Drawer’s new third floor. green roofs, bees, planet, sustainability, environment
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Save, Salvage & Superfy!
By Patty LowryArtistic Environmentalist Patty Lowry Makes Crafts from Castaways
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DIY Deodorant for the Eco-Athlete
An easy and toxin-free alternative to expensive, chemical-laden, store-bought deodorants.
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AHAALiving.com’s Top Ten Sustainability Apps
AHAALiving.com’s Mike Dineen rounds up the latest & greatest apps that take the guesswork out of saving the planet.
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You Are What Your Wear: AHAA Living’s Ethical Coat Round-Up
Braving sub-zero North American winters can be challenging. What’s even more challenging? Keeping warm and looking great while choosing ethical garments.
Alas, search no more for the perfect, cruelty-free, yet stylish winter coat. The AHAALiving.com team has put together our picks for eco-friendly winter coats that will keep you toasty all winter long.
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Canada’s Green Campuses
AHAALiving rounds-up the five greenest campuses in Canada. How does your school stack-up? Canada’s Green Campuses.
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