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  Recycled fridges support organic milk

  What to do when you have several old fridges and nowhere to put them? Make up a monument to resemble Stonehenge, of course.

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  Air shower reduces water flow

  Researchers from CSIRO have discovered that by adding air, you can use up to a third less water when you shower.

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  SIGG Bottle from CafePress Winner Announced!

  We have had some amazing and creative feedback from the Ecoki Community in our Win a custom SIGG bottle from CafePress!

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  First FSC-certified biomass pellet mill in the US

  Our friends at the Rainforest Alliance have filled us in on the first biomass pellet mill in the US to be FSC certified. This mill was granted certification by the Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood program, and we offer them our congrats!

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  DIY open-source hydrogen car

  Interested in ditching your gas guzzling vehicle? Eco-savvy individuals can harness the newest in urban technology, with the unveiling of a new hydrogen-powered car. The open-source design

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  Greening the Gardiner Expressway

  Hearing this on the news yesterday intrigued me – a Toronto architect has proposed to the city that the Gardiner Expressway should have a green roof.

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  Creativity: the cornerstone to improving the environment

  Creating new ideas, stretching to think in different ways, and being brave enough to share our ideas will provide clues to solve many of our environmental issues.

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  “Lessons from the Dinner Table”; recycled ecoart

  One month ago you would not be reading these words. Maybe you would be reading an article, but certainly not one written by me.  Last month I started an experiment…

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  Canada organic logo needs an upgrade

  The new Canada Organic Products Regulations are coming soon. Beginning June 30th, the new regulations will ensure that anything using the word “organic” or displaying the logo are federally certified according to the Canadian Organic Standards.

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  CONTEST! Win an Endangered Couture tee!

  You could win an Endangered Couture tee-shirt! With a little wit and creativity, we are looking for the best slogan to put alongside their clever quotes that adorn their animal-loving collection.

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  Relax outside with furniture built from FSC-certified Ipé wood

  Love the idea of outdoor furniture certified by The Forest Stewardship Council? Our friends at The Rainforest Alliance gave us the latest on sustainable companies such as Jensen Leisure Furniture, all using FSC-certified wood in their outdoor creations.

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  Montreal’s new public bike rentals; BIXI

  We already know that using a bike instead of an automobile is better for your health, the environment, and, often, more convenient.