Green event listings
April 24, 2008
Green events for the week of Apr. 24 - May 1
Amnesty International The human rights group holds an open house and orientation evening. Thursday, April 24, 7pm. Free. 14 Dundonald. 416-363-9933.
Organic Magic With Worms Vermicomposting seminar. Thursday, April 24, 7pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Atchoo! – Rebel Clown Army Environmentalists and social activists meet for street theatre rehearsals. Thursday, April 24. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. paulox20032003@yahoo.ca.
Gas prices to soar
April 24, 2008
The price of gas will soar to $2.25 a litre over the next five years as global oil supplies continue to deplete, says Jeff Rubin, chief economist with CIBC World Markets in Toronto. “Whether we have already seen the peak in world oil production remains to be seen, but it is increasingly clear that the outlook for oil supply signals a period of unprecedented scarcity,” Rubin said in a statement. “Despite the recent record jump in oil prices, oil prices will continue to rise steadily over the next five years, almost doubling from current levels.”
How green does your garden grow?
April 24, 2008
The arrival of spring marks the beginning of gardening season for many Toronto residents, but just because your garden is full of green plants doesn’t mean it’s eco-friendly. A “green” and healthy garden requires the use of natural fertilizer and pest control, the introduction of native plant species and smart watering habits. We’re put together a few tips to help you grow green in your garden this year.
The Green Living Show
April 23, 2008
Need something to do this weekend? Check out the Green Living Show, Toronto’s first consumer show dedicated to all things green. Sip organic wine in an eco-chic lounge, hobnob with a former president and stock up your summer wardrobe with the latest in eco fashion. Get inspired to green your life with more than 400 exhibitors, hundreds of new products, earth friendly advice and services and enlightening discussion.
Major retailers to pull pesticides
April 23, 2008
After yesterday’s announcement that Ontario will ban the use of cosmetic pesticides on residential lawns and gardens, several Canadian retailers are making the move toward offering greener gardening supplies.
10 Earth Day ideas
April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day! We’ve compiled a list of cool green things you can do today in celebration of our planet.
1. Join 364,855 Canadians and take David Suzuki’s Nature Challenge. Shrink your footprint, fatten your wallet, cool the planet and make a difference.
Ontario bans cosmetic pesticide use
April 22, 2008
Premier Dalton McGuinty introduced legislation today that makes Ontario’s grass a little greener. The new law outlaws the cosmetic use and sale of pesticides, making it illegal to spray them in your yard. The move is sure to please environmentalists and experts, who say that long-term exposure to pesticides can lead to birth defects and learning disabilities.
Starbucks and Earth Day
April 21, 2008
Hooked to skinny mochas or double Americanos? Get your Earth Day caffeine fix from Starbucks and help conservation efforts in the coffee-growing regions of Chiapas, Mexico. For every purchase made with a Starbucks card on April 22, Starbucks will donate 5 cents to Conservation International, an organization dedicated to preserving global diversity. Every $10 donated equals 10 trees planted in Chiapas.
Catch a free ride
April 21, 2008
Getting around town is about to get a bit greener - and cheaper. Starting May 1, Toronto will see 28 environmentally friendly pedal-powered taxis hit the streets as part of a summer-long pilot project. Designed to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions, the cabs have one other perk - they’re free.
Let it all hang out
April 20, 2008
Call it the slow laundry movement. Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Friday that restrictions banning clotheslines from ground-level homes have been lifted, a coup for Toronto residents who see hanging their laundry to dry as the “greener” way. The move could help curb the city’s electricity usage, reduce pollution and keep money in consumers’ pockets. Dryers use an average of 900 kilowatt hours of electricity a year, or about 6% of residential energy consumption, according to energy minister Gerry Phillips.
