Toxics / Feb 07, 2019
The toxic receipt: How BPA creeps into our bodies from thermal paper
Remember when bisphenol A (or BPA) was banned in baby bottles in 2010? Thought the problem was over? Unfortunately, this hormone disrupting chemical is…Read More
Toxics / Sep 26, 2018
Right to know: Exposing toxic fragrance chemicals in beauty, personal care and cleaning products
The trouble with fragrance ingredients Fragrance formulas used in personal care and cleaning products often consist of dozens of chemical ingredients to create a…Read More
Greenbelt / Aug 13, 2018
A trip home to Hamilton for my favourite Greenbelt hike
Growing up in Hamilton, the Ontario Greenbelt has always been close to home. It was a place where my family and I would berry pick…Read More
Greenbelt / Aug 07, 2018
A trip to the farmers' market – with recipe!
Greenbelt recipe: Mixed Vegetable Pakoras with a Savoury Peach Chutney Protecting over 2 million acres of land in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt…Read More
Greenbelt / Jul 31, 2018
A Greenbelt Tale: A Trip to Southbrook Vineyards
Peach cobbler, pear salad, and a glass of wine… or two. What do all of these have in common? Yes, they’re all delicious! But…Read More
Toxics / Jul 24, 2018
Enjoy the summer sun without damaging your health: A guide to choosing the right sunscreen
With the sun beating down in the summer, it’s common to lather your skin with sunscreen to prevent burning. But, are you getting burned…Read More
Toxics / Apr 23, 2018
Asthma rates in children are on the rise, and so are toxic chemicals in our everyday products
Updated on June 29, 2018. Nearly 235 million people worldwide are affected by asthma, a disease of the lungs in which the airways become…Read More
Toxics / Feb 13, 2018
3 ways to have a toxic-free Valentine’s Day this year
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? Many popular Valentine’s gifts might not be so good for…Read More