And now for something completely different!

You’ve heard of sustainable houses before, but never of one like this! One person took the idea to an extreme and the result is pure genius and pure beauty. Be the judge and read more about it here

Green remodeling

We might be the most conscientious recyclers on the block, dragging our bins diligently to the curb each week and going back inside with a guilt-free glow, but - surprisingly - if we remodel our kitchen or bathroom just once, according to the Portland (Oregon) Office of Sustainable Development, we are likely to generate the equivalent by weight of four years of weekly curbside recycling.

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You want to drill HERE? Are you Crazy?

Skeena - Sacred WatershedAs if we didn’t have enough battles to fight as activists, environmentalists and even concerned citizens, here’s a new one to add to the list:

The Skeena watershed (northern BC) is internationally recognized for its abundance of salmon, wildlife and sheer natural beauty. The watershed provides habitat for a variety of threatened and endangered wildlife and supports a wild salmon economy that generates over $110 million dollars annually. The Skeena River has sustained First Nation’s cultures for over 10,000 years. In the last century, the watershed has become home for an extended network of communities who all share a unique lifestyle, supported by its abundant resources.

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