Environmentalists press for logging ban in Algonquin
November 30, 2007
Environmentalists are irked over the uncertainty of natural resources minister Donna Cansfield’s position on logging in Algonquin Provincial Park. Most people are unaware that under current legislation, trees can be cut down and removed from more than three quarters of Ontario’s oldest park, four hours’ drive from Toronto.
Tax break on bikes and helmets
November 30, 2007
A bicycle-friendly Toronto is an eco-friendly Toronto. Driving, car manufacturing, road building and fuel production account for close to 50% of all Canadian greenhouse gas emissions. Every litre of gasoline burned while driving produces 2.5 kilograms of greenhouse gases. Emissions from riding a bicycle? Zero.
Green event listings
November 30, 2007
Green events for the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
Act For The Earth Party Join ACT for the Earth from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm on Saturday, December 1 for a celebration of 25 years of peace activism. Free. Lower Level, 238 Queen W. 647.436.6398.
More hip than hippie
November 30, 2007
Remember when Molly Ringwald transformed an old prom dress into a custom-made gown in Pretty in Pink? Or when Julie Andrews turned curtains into playclothes in The Sound of Music? Turns out they were early green fashionistas. Repurposing old textiles isn’t just for the thrifty: it can help save the planet. With 15 pounds of fabric waste per person filling Canadian landfills, something’s got to give.
Rainwater flushing system proposed
November 29, 2007
The City of Toronto’s works committee recommended plans yesterday to implement a “demonstration rainwater harvesting system” to flush toilets at Exhibition Place. The system would direct rainwater collected at the Automotive Building to flush toilets in its eight washrooms as part of a pilot project to showcase energy-efficient building practices.
That’s a wrap
November 29, 2007
Greening your Holidays
On Christmas morning, many of us are used to wading through the detritus of torn-up wrapping paper, ribbons and bows that are left after a frenzied gift exchange. The virgin forest fibers, bleach and heavy-metal inks of conventional wrapping paper shouldn’t be part of holiday giving. With a little creativity and a few eco-friendly resources, it’s easy to make the gifts under this year’s tree look green and gorgeous.
Recycling: the definitive guide
November 29, 2007
Recycling bottles, cans, paper and plastics and composting leftover coffee grounds and orange peels can sometimes be confusing. Scratching your head over what to do with a dead house plant? Not sure where to recycle your old cell phone? We’ve compiled a definitive list of what goes where to help you sort through your rubbish.
Call for applications
November 28, 2007
Artscape is pleased to announce that applications for their Green Arts Barns work-only studios and rent-geared-to-income live/work studios for professional artists are now available. Tenants of the Green Arts Barns will contribute to the creative synergy, imagination and community that will transform Toronto’s historic Wychwood TTC Streetcar Repair Barns in the St. Clair and Bathurst neighbourhood into a model for innovative creative redevelopment in North America.
Free LED lights
November 28, 2007
Greening your Holidays
If you’ve managed to untangle your old strings of Christmas lights only to find out they don’t work, don’t throw them out. Toronto Hydro, in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), is holding its fourth annual Festive Light Exchanges in neighbourhoods across Toronto during the Cavalcade of Lights Festival.
Wear your Heart on your Sleeve
November 28, 2007
Okay, so we’re green. We cart our groceries in cloth bags, compost our coffee grounds, and get our news online. But how green is your closet? For many of us, it’s last spot left in our homes to get a green makeover. Thanks to Heart on your Sleeve, making eco-friendly clothing choices no longer means sacrificing your style.
