Plastic waste is one of our biggest environmental problems. Some plastics are visible, like plastic bottles. Others are not, like microplastics, which are tiny pieces less than 5mm. We know they float around in our waterways, the air, and even in seafood. Now, there...
What is a green roof? A green roof is a roof that is covered with vegetation like plants, flowers, shrubs, or small trees. Green roofs are also known as living roofs, the sister to the green wall. What are the benefits of green roofs? There are many, so let’s...
You may have heard the term “zero waste” cropping up in the news lately. What exactly is it? As you might guess, zero waste is a philosophy of trying to generate no waste. Waste is becoming a global crisis. Americans alone create 262 million tons of trash a year, and...
You’re probably familiar with reusable packaging materials like glass jars, but have you ever heard of reusable fast food packaging? It’s certainly not something you see often, if at all. But, we’re seeing new ideas in sustainable packaging more frequently now....
Convention centers generally don’t inspire a lot of excitement or appreciation. They’re usually in the background, serving as backdrops for conventions or conferences. The Vancouver Convention Centre, however, is not your typical ho-hum large-event space. The key word...
So you’ve decided to live more sustainably by composting—now what? What are your options and how do you start? First of all, congratulations on trying to live a more thoughtful and less wasteful existence! You can be as involved as you want; the level of...
Have you ever DIY'ed skincare? It can be fun to experiment and whip up your own skincare treatments, using all-natural ingredients found in your kitchen! more »
Soon, we'll be heading into the winter season. The dry winter air is likely a primary cause of dry skin. But, it can be caused by a lot of other conditions or reasons. What are they? more »
