By Kevin Mills Most people agree that good schools are critical to high-quality cities, and many recognize other community assets as essential, such as libraries...
Archive for tag: Green living tips
7 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2019
By Tania Longeau Climate change is a terrifying reality. The science behind it is complex, and there are a lot of unknowns in terms of...
Tips on Buying Eco-Friendly Office Supplies
By Tania Longeau Going green is more than a trend. It’s a way of life that can have a huge impact on the world in...
Can You Trust the Claims of “Green Mattress” Certifications?
By Amy Highland There are “green” options for almost everything on the market today. However, those claims are not always justified, and those made for...
Green Living: Creating A Cozy, Eco-Friendly Home
By Tony Mers With sustainability being at the forefront of everyone’s minds in recent years, doing your part to contribute to a healthy environment is more...
Why Going Green Is Smart For Your Business
By EMMA ORTON Companies that want to grow and be sustainable should absolutely get ahead of the curve and strongly consider going green. Not only...
Inventive, Eco-Conscious Solutions for Shared Offices
By RAE STEINBACH Like businesses in traditional settings, coworking spaces are beginning to focus on promoting environmentally friendly designs. Freelancers are especially cognizant of their ecological...
Check Yourself: An Plastic-Free Checklist
By ELIZABETH SHEARER At Green Action Centre, we know being green isn’t always easy. That’s why we wanted to give you a simple 5-point checklist to...
This One Simple Action Could Enhance Your Health and Wellbeing
Spend time outside.
Yup, that’s it! Just go outside, in nature as wild as possible, as often and for as long as you can. More exposure to nature seems to be more helpful, but even a little bit – indoor houseplants, tree-lined streets, the sound of birdsong through an open window – has incremental benefits.
Greening Your “Back to School”
We know we need to improve active school travel rates and health outcomes of youth. We also know the reasons why. Here’s how to plan for a healthy school!