Tag Archives: Carbon footprint

Going Green 2: Laundry

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Back to basics, back to going green. Green I tell ya, green! Let’s do it together and get some green sh*t done. Over the years I have had a love-hate relationship with laundry. At age 10 or so my Mom … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Election & Keystone XL

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

For those of you who are unaware, Alberta has been governed by the Progressive Conservative party for 40 years. So same government, since before I was born. The hard truth is that if you want to have an impact on … Continue reading →

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Al Gore & I

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

So I checked out the Climate Reality Project last night. I stayed up way to late, like until 2 am. I think they were in Hawaii or something at that point… The whole thing ended tonight, with a presentation from Al … Continue reading →

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Australia Will Lead the Way

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Great, fantastic news out of Australia this week – they are set to pass historical legislation that will put a price on carbon (AUS$23 to start). Although there is still a bit of controversy over it, overall it is amazing and exciting … Continue reading →

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Let Them Know

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

You might have a concern for the environment. It may just be a niggling concern, a bother really, something in the back of your mind that can’t quite get rid of, can’t quite shake. It might be a deeper concern, but … Continue reading →

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New Economic Model?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

I attended and economic update last week.  I attend these from time to time, as it is part of my job to understand what is going on in the economy.  This one featured two economists from a large Canadian bank.  … Continue reading →

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Clothes to Me

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I watched a show yesterday called Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living.  In this episode, they  followed the life of a cotton t-shirt. Apparently, cotton crops are some of the most heavily sprayed in the US agricultural industry. Cotton crops … Continue reading →

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The Age of Stupid

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

I just finished watching the documentary, The Age of Stupid. Again, the credits are still rolling and I am inspired to write. My overall feeling after watching this film is WHY. Why are we doing this to ourselves? It is … Continue reading →

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Bus Ride

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Image via Wikimedia If you have not already noticed, I am worried about climate change.  Everyday I learn more, read more, hear more; every day I am more worried.  It seems crazy that we have gotten ourselves into this situation, … Continue reading →

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Food Friday: Moo

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Ah yes, the cow. I was familiar with these creatures at an early age. I spent childhood weekends and summers at a cottage my parents owned by a lake. Across the gravel road was a field, and in that field … Continue reading →

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