Category Archives: Environment

Malina Kaija

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!).

Jun

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.

Apr

Sagan Morrow

GUEST BLOGGER

How to Make Sustainable Food Choices, from the Grocery Store to the Kitchen

By Sagan Morrow

Making 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.

Jan

Daniella D'Alimonte

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!

Dec

Daniella D'Alimonte

Mammoth Outerwear: Ethical Fashion Meets Functionality

Mammoth Outerwear is on a mission to create animal-free outerwear that is warm and functional!

Oct

Daniella D'Alimonte

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.

Aug

Patty Lowry

GUEST BLOGGER

The Birds & The Bees

By Patty Lowry

Bees, 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.

Aug

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

Apr

The Dangers of Household Toxins

Environmental Defence on the Dangers of Household Toxins

Apr

Patty Lowry

GUEST BLOGGER

Save, Salvage & Superfy!

By Patty Lowry

Artistic Environmentalist Patty Lowry Makes Crafts from Castaways

Feb

Malina Kaija

DIY Deodorant for the Eco-Athlete

An easy and toxin-free alternative to expensive, chemical-laden, store-bought deodorants.

Feb

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.

Feb

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.

Feb

Canada’s Green Campuses

AHAALiving rounds-up the five greenest campuses in Canada. How does your school stack-up? Canada’s Green Campuses.

Feb