It seems a shame that after making an effort to eat locally grown meat, vegetables and fruit we end up trucking our spoils to landfill when we could be feeding them back to the earth. Composting is a natural process of decomposing of organic waste, material like leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps which turns them … [Read more…]
We should all strive to ensure that our resources are conserved, collected and recycled in a circular economy. Doing your part in reducing waste can be easy. Our Region is moving to make manufacturers and first importers of products and packaging responsible for recovery programs. instead of sending the waste to landfill, or to be incinerated. The Goal is … [Read more…]
Improving your home’s electrical energy efficiency doesn’t have to be done with expensive upgrades or costly renovations. Just a few tweaks to your habits and perhaps some minor DIY can help you to save some money. We can save money on electricity by getting smarter on how we use electricity. Low cost changes at home … [Read more…]
A “Green” building: A true green home starts with optimum design. It is well insulated and faces south to optimize passive heat gain. Energy efficient buildings generating their power needs from solar, wind power or geothermal help substantially with green living. Use local and reclaimed materials whenever possible: The true green buildings start at the … [Read more…]
Welcome to easywaystobegreener.com. Climate change remains in the news. Recent events around the Paris Accord showcase how many individuals and Industry are willing to lead the charge even if Government is shifting away from Global Agreements. I am convinced that our grandchildren and their children will be thankful for us in opting to … [Read more…]
Green is the color. Green is synonymous with the growth of most vegetation on our plant. The fauna of nature is predominantly green. The landmasses of our planet have a green hue as observed from the heavens above. We want to keep it green to sustain life. Reuse, recycle and reduce. Unfortunately there is so … [Read more…]
Canada, Keeping it Clean and Green Source Reliance Home comfort JUNE 4, 2017 From the West Coast to the East Coast – Canada is going greener Canadians love nature because there is a whole lot to love – majestic mountains on the west coast to the the Great Lakes and the beautiful breathtaking shores of … [Read more…]
Here in this video from WhatsUpMoms, 5 helpful hints that are very easy ways to help reduce trash. It doesn’t have to be a big effort, simple things really do make a difference.
When the weather gets warmer, or down right hot, waste can start to create a bad odor creating a magnet for bugs and critters. A few helpful hints to keep the smell down and keep those pests away. 1. Before placing empty containers (cans, cartons, bottles and jars) in the recycle box, rinse them out. … [Read more…]
Photo; MATT QUINN / STOCKSNAP.IO Article: METRONEWS.CA Honey bees are hard not to love. Their rhythmic buzzing and lazy loops through the air can turn any quiet garden into a friendly worksite. Honey bees have always been our friends, pollinating fruit and flowers alike, and beekeepers and farmers are working together to keep them healthy. … [Read more…]