Category Archives: Aware

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

Green Travel 101

AHAALiving.com has rounded up our favourite environmentally friendly and socially responsible travel companies, as well as tips on how to offset your carbon footprint and resources on what you can do to travel responsibly

Jan

Greening Our White Slopes: Canada’s Sustainable Ski Resorts

AHAALiving.com loves skiing, but we also know that ski resorts pose a significant risk to many of our most precious resources – which is why we’ve rounded up a cross-Canada tour of some of our favourite sustainable ski resorts. Let’s hit the slopes!

Dec

Nicole Pointon

The Gift of Commitment

AHAALiving.com’s Nicole Pointon overextended herself in 2014. (No, not on the yoga mat.) As a holiday gift to herself – and others – she has decided to more carefully consider the obligations she makes.

Dec

Mike Dineen

The Gift of Kindness

AHAALiving.com explores the meaning and gift of self-kindness in a world where it’s easy to be self-critical.

Dec

Cora Geroux

GUEST BLOGGER

Is Yoga a Gateway Drug to Deeper Spirituality?

By Cora Geroux

AHAALiving.com guest blogger Cara Geroux explores the idea of yoga leading to greater spirituality, even for those who start for physical benefits alone.

Dec

Susan Dowse

GUEST BLOGGER

The Gift of Experience

By Susan Dowse

Guest contributor Susan Dowse shares her family’s story of rethinking gift-giving during the holidays to capture the true meaning of what it means to give.

Dec

Stay on Top of the Holidays

AHAALiving.com rounds up an all-in-one holiday survival guide to help you keep on top of the holiday hustle and bustle like a champion.

Dec

Malina Kaija

DIY Whipped Body Butter for Thirsty Skin

AHAALiving.com’s Malina Kaija shares her secret recipe for a delicious DIY body butter your skin will thank you for.

Nov

Nicole Pointon

The Leftovers: “Stalkoli” Edition

Don’t throw out your broccoli stems! Check out these recipes and ideas for transforming them into something delicious, healthy, and less wasteful.

Nov

AHAALiving.com’s Top Ten Sustainability Bloggers

AHAALiving.com likes to share awareness, so we’ve rounded up our favourite sustainability blogs from across Canada.

Nov

Sagan Morrow

GUEST BLOGGER

Decreasing your carbon footprint: Beyond all-or-nothing solutions

By Sagan Morrow

AHAALiving.com guest blogger, Sagan Morrow, explores practical options for meat-eaters to reduce the carbon footprints and unsavoury ethics that come with meat consumption.

Nov

Mike Dineen

Get Your Greenbelt On!

Although politicians and the public tend to support greenbelt initiatives and their expansion, greenbelts are continually at risk. Learn how you can support Greenbelts in your region.

Oct