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The Trouble with Triclosan
When I go out to give talks about toxic chemicals, people often ask me about antibacterial products, and if they’re actually safe. Today we are...

Any vegetarian can tell you how common it is to, upon telling someone about your eating choices, be questioned about the extent of your commitment to...

Banding together to protect the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Protection Act, promised in the Premier’s 2011 Throne Speech, is a big deal. And why not, because the drinking water of 37...

Each week, more Canadians try my favourite green cleaning recipes. (I'm flattered!) Here are my top tips for maximizing their effectiveness, gleaned f...

Banksy cleaning lady
It’s spring cleaning time again. Time to throw open the windows, and wipe the dust away. But what products should we use when cleaning house? Ma...

If you are what you eat, then call us organophosphates. It's no secret that conventional fruits and veggies are riddled with pesticides, and that the...

APR
05
2012
Mark your calendars, because our return to the Green Living Show is a day away! Find us at the show through April 13th - 15th.   Look for our Ju...

Today Postmedia is reporting that the federal government will be announcing the preliminary screening assessment of triclosan, an anti-bacterial chemi...

MAR
08
2012
While BPA has been banned from baby bottles in Canada, the toxic chemical remains a problem for consumers. The cans used for many food products are st...

If you are familiar with Just Beautiful cabinet member Gillian Deacon, you have probably already heard that There’s Lead in Your Lipstick. A new...