Posts filed under 'Consuming'

“You Just Sit There & Sit There!”

Meditation can be a great form of activism for issues surrounding over-consumption, social injustice, and environmental destruction. (more…)


Add comment April 9, 2008

Greenwashed Again!

Think you’re buying “green”? Think again. With all the eco-hype these days, consumers have to be more (more…)


Add comment January 16, 2008

The Story of Stuff

Holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear. Do you ever wonder what happens to the stuff from holidays past? Find out in Free Range’s new (more…)


Add comment December 5, 2007

Sharing Protects the Planet

Excess consumption is a significant factor in global climate change. All items and services we consume use energy in their production, transportation and disposal. This issue is referred to as the embodied energy of the item or service. There are several ways to reduce our consumption while maintaining an excellent (more…)


Add comment October 20, 2007

Greener Computers

No one has developed a truly green computer - yet. But there are tools that can help you purchase and dispose of your computers responsibly. (more…)


Add comment October 1, 2007

How Many Planets Do I Actually Need?

I’m no cliff-jumper, no cold-turkey quitter. I’m one of those people whose intentions are all for the good, but who still feels the pull of attraction to a fresh AVON catalogue, to having a car in the driveway, to buying new clothes at the beginning of every season. It’s not something I’m proud of, and it’s something I (more…)


Add comment July 18, 2007

Plastic-Free Containers

Desperate for convenience and mobility but shuddering at the thought of more plastic? After the birth of their son, so were these Canadian suppliers of alternatives. (more…)


1 comment June 17, 2007

The 4 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recharge!

Batteries pose a serious risk to the environment, including the release of heavy metals like lead, mercury and cadmium upon disposal. According to (more…)


2 comments June 4, 2007

Water Meters : For or Against?

“About a month and half ago, your council received a presentation from city staff on water use in Kamloops. According to the numbers they presented, (more…)


4 comments May 11, 2007

Confessions of an (ex) AVON Lady : The Label Game

“By the time an average teenager receives his or her high-school diploma, they have been (more…)


4 comments May 7, 2007

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