Monthly Archives: July 2009

Building Materials for the Environmentally Hypersensitive and Other Healthy Home Resources from CMHC

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

Building Materials for the Environmentally Hypersensitive Matériaux de construction pour les personnes hypersensibles à l’environnement from Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Description from CMHC site: A must-have sourcebook for homeowners and building professionals concerned with reducing air contaminants within the … Continue reading →

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David Suzuki Digs My Garden-100% Pesticide-free

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

I got news of this site created by Canadian activist/scientist, Dr. David Suzuki. About his site: Here you’ll learn from and teach others about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of gardening pesticide-free. See videos of local planters in action, get … Continue reading →

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Green Calgary Guides-Free Downloads on Green Cleaning and Green Renovations and Home Building

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

A couple of good guides from Green Calgary. 1. Download the Green Cleaning Guide What’s in this guide? Labeling What to look for in a green cleaning product What to avoid in cleaning products Where to purchase green cleaning products … Continue reading →

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Green Maids, Green Cleaners, Green Seals and I Have a Headache

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

This morning, I researched the topic of Green Cleaning Services. I wondered what kinds of products eco-friendly cleaning companies used in people’s homes. In finding one such local company, I learned that their cleaners had been certified in green cleaning. … Continue reading →

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Does Your Sunscreen Work? EWG’s Guide for Best and Worst of 2009

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

Does your sunscreen work? Surprisingly, 3 of 5 brand-name sunscreens either don’t protect skin from sun damage or contain hazardous chemicals — or both. An Environmental Working Group investigation of 1,581 sunscreens rates the season’s best — and worst. Go … Continue reading →

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