Archive for February, 2010

Protecting the Bluefin – it’s about both supply and demand



As the CITES conference approaches, there is no doubt the Bluefin Tuna is in serious trouble.  The species is facing extinction.  Without serious intervention, the oceans may run out of Bluefin in just few years time.  It is being over-fished into extinction because of the seemingly unstoppable demand. Read the rest of this entry »

Olympic Games gone green? Model for the future?




We’re in the second week of the 2010 Winter Olympics.  While some of the media – both Canadian and International – have pointed out some of the follies and problems with the games, a lot of people are interested in finding out just how forward and eco-friendly the events have been. Read the rest of this entry »

Giving flowers? Make it a greener Valentines

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While flowers may be a long established way of showing your thoughts for that special person, if you think of what is really involved in a bunch of cut flowers, it’s not just a simple little gift.  It’s nice to show you care through a display and flowers are very appealing but at what cost?  As we try to tread lightly, we don’t have to sacrifice style or aesthetics.  Responsible and attractive don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Read the rest of this entry »

Good green vibes – sex toys for a healthier and greener bang

There is only one purpose for having a sex toy – to get off.  Long time ago, sex gadgets (often called marital aids) were considered odd and consigned to the deepest bedroom drawer.  Things are very different today.  Sex toys are the mainstream and often mentioned in the popular media.  Research has indicated that nearly half of the US population between age 18 and 60 have used a vibrator at some point. Read the rest of this entry »

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