According to a recent RBC Insurance survey, only 20 per cent of Canadian homeowners have a rain barrel at their home. However, homeowners may be surprised to learn that installing rain barrels during heavy rainfalls not only helps to reduce the amount o ...
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Published on February 28, 2012
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by Royal Bank of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Home and Garden
Published on February 1, 2012
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by Ontario Electronic Stewardship
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Sports and Leisure, Technology
As Ontarians gear up to watch the Giants and Patriots battle it out this Super Bowl Sunday, many will be adding a brand new TV to their list of party essentials to pick up before the big game. But while you're looking to upgrade existing equipment to ge ...
Published on January 30, 2012
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements
Did you know there are more wetlands in Canada than in any other country in the world? Canada is home to about one quarter of the world's wetlands, covering 14 percent of our country. February 2nd is World Wetlands Day, and if you're wondering why you s ...
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements
Published on December 7, 2011
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
The holiday frenzy is upon us. The rush is on to find the "perfect" gift for everyone on your holiday list. Unfortunately, for many, the last minute dash to the Christmas Eve finish line is guaranteed to end unhappily -- presents that are to ...
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
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Environment and Nature
July 20, 2011
Toronto, ON, July 20, 2011 - Have you ever wondered what happens to the plastic bottles you throw in the recycling bin or the plastic bags and wraps you bring back to the grocery store? Though recycled plastics might b ...
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
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Environment and Nature, Food and Nutrition
November 15, 2011
NEWS RELEASE
Toronto, ON, November 15, 2011 - Just how much food goes to waste? Some reports show that 25% of food purchased goes straight to the garbage or is discarded by restaurants ...
"PVC / vinyl windows and doors are the greenest choice" says Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
Toronto, ON, July 11, 2011 -- There are so many reasons why vinyl (PVC) makes for superior doors and windows, not the least of which are environmental. From beginning to end, PVC has one of the smallest carbon footprints of all comparable building m ...
Published on November 21, 2011
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by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
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Environment and Nature, Research and Innovation
Sept. 8, 2011
Toronto, ON, Sept. 8, 2011 - From residential homes to commercial buildings, hospitals and schools, architects and designers rely on plastics to help maximize durability and improve energy efficiency and performance. Properly inst ...
Published on November 15, 2011
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by Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
Whether it snows or not this holiday season, more and more Canadians are dreaming of a green Christmas. Green-- as in a holiday that is gentler to the environment.
From the food, to the gifts, to travel, the holidays are traditionally a time of ex ...
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Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Seasonal
Published on October 6, 2011
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by Cold Fire Canada
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Consumer information, Education, Environment and Nature, Events and Announcements, Families, Parenting and Children, Health and Safety, Research and Innovation
Fire Safety Week 2011 sees the revolutionary anti-combustible Cold Fire™ make its journey from predominantly government and industrial use to availability for domestic use as well. Front line Tested by NASCAR racing teams and firefighters around ...
