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Christmas is the time of year to give.  Follow this guide to sustainable gift giving and you'll feel great knowing you've put in just a little bit extra this year.  The lucky recipient of your gift will be touched by the extra thought and care taken in the process.

There are many ways that you can be more environmentally conscious during this upcoming Holiday Season.  Read on for some great eco tips on home décor for the holidays.

Following the mantra of the 3 R's is a must when trying to live a sustainable lifestyle.  Interestingly enough, the 3 R's are placed in order of importance; first being Reduce, then Reuse and finally Recycle.  If one first considers reducing the things they need, then reusing what they already have and then finally recycling those things left over they are fully embracing the mantra of sustainability.

Spring is just around the corner which means you can finally begin the home improvement projects you've been waiting to start on all winter.  Whether it's starting your own compost, getting your garden ready or doing paint touch ups it's important to remember that considering the environment when conducting these tasks will make a huge difference.  Read on for eco-friendly painting tips and get all those questions out of your mind by reading the Composting Council of Canada's composting how to guide.

If you have a home office, there are many ways you can reduce its carbon footprint. Here are a handful of tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the home office...

As consumers, we have the right to know what's in our cleaning products. After all, we use them on almost everything we touch - our kitchenware, our clothing, our floors. And it only makes sense to avoid ingredients that could have a harmful effect in our home, or on the environment.

Christmas is the time of year to give.  Follow this guide to sustainable gift giving and you'll feel great knowing you've put in just a little bit extra this year.  The lucky recipient of your gift will be touched by the extra thought and care taken in the process.

Two of the biggest traditions for many families during the holiday season are the lights and the Christmas tree.  Read on for tips on how togo eco with your tree and lights this year.

With fall comes Thanksgiving, Halloween and many other opportunities for gatherings with family and friends.  Making these gathering sustainable is easier than you might think.  Follow this guide to sustainable get togethers and you'll have the whole family talking about it for years to come.

Getting your home ready for the colder months of the year is just as important as getting your patio ready for summer.  Consider this: by taking these simple steps to fall/winter house prepping you can save energy which in turn will save you money.  Pretty tempting if you ask me!  Read on for some quick tips.