News from Christina Caldwell
The “Boomerang Box” is a specially designed box made from 57 percent post-consumer material.
News from Kathryn Sukalich
Many people are getting out and enjoying the winter weather this time of year at area ski hills, and some are even traveling to distant resorts for ski and snowboard outings. For regular skiers, though, the drive up to the ...
News from Raquel Fagan
You’ve heard of living local, but the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) is taking the idea to a new, sustainable level with a community challenge. The challenge; build a four person, 1,200 square foot home that exclusively uses materials ...
Feature from Mary Mazzoni
Trips to the mountains for skiing and other snowy sports are a winter tradition for many families. And while any activity involving the great outdoors is a win for us, we’ve been thinking: Is there any way to make your ...
News from Lori Brown
Shoppers in Ontario, Canada might be surprised to find the item “Eco Fee” suddenly listed at the bottom of their retail receipts, a new reality that became effective July 1. The fees coincide with Stewardship Ontario’s July1 launch of the ...
News from Katherine J. Chen
In lieu of New York Fashion Week’s wrap up, we searched for sustainable designers that we may see on the runway in September. At the forefront of eco-friendly fashion is Matt & Nat, a Montreal-based line that has made the ...
Feature from Lori Brown
If your trip to visit the extended family didn’t qualify as a “vacation,” we’ve got the solution to the post-holiday-deflated-and-jaded feeling. Whether you’re escaping the 9 to 5 grind or the stifling snowstorms that keep you locked inside, these destinations ...