Category: Sustainable

  • Wanna get high off some white crystals?

    Try some organic sugar. When the alternative sweeteners like agave don’t quite fit the recipe, organic versions of a sweet tooth’s taste way better than artificial sweeteners, and fewer pesticides help sweeten the deal.

  • Understand carbon offsetting

    Understand carbon offsetting

    To understand carbon offsetting, one must first have at least a general understanding of carbon emissions, also commonly known as “greenhouse gases“.

  • Apple markets a toxic lifestyle

    Apple has over the years masterfully created a buzz machine backed by its sleek products, amazing design, and attention to detail, which has been embraced by millions of people. Apple has become “The Brand” of the hip, trendy people from California to Papua New Guinea, who cannot imagine themselves without their Apple product. This trendy…

  • Make Your Own Energy Bars

    In the current turmoil, we as the consumer have to start preparing our own food and not buying ready-made. I have turned my attention on power bars, I eat a lot of power bars while doing my exercises, specifically while on my bike. Instead of buying power bars, I have started to make them myself.

  • Five ways to transform your office from cluttered to clean

    Five ways to transform your office from cluttered to clean

    Spring is here, which means office workers across Canada are getting ready to roll up their sleeves and clear workplace clutter. Whilst some companies will choose to enlist the services of a commercial cleaning company (Click here to learn about Commercial Office Cleaning), others will give staff this task. Not only does the annual chore…

  • Hovmästarsås (Swedish mustard-dill sauce)

    Hovmästarsås is my favorite accompaniment to gravlax and other fish and seafood. And it is very easy to make. Makes about 3/4 cup Dijon mustard — 1/4 cup White or red wine vinegar — 1 tablespoon Sugar — 1 tablespoon Salt and pepper — a pinch of each Vegetable oil — 1/2 cup Fresh dill,…

  • Swedish Knäckebröd (Crisp Bread)

    More and more people are starting making their own bread, today I will provide you with a recipe for a Swedish style bread, back in Sweden we call it knäckebröd. If you have ever visit IKEA, you might have tried or seen a knäckebröd it is a crispy flatbread and goes well with soups and…

  • Choose plant-based meals

    Okay, this might not be good news for a lot of you turkey-lovers out there, but sometimes the truth hurts: meat, poultry, and seafood production are, in general, bad for the planet. Let’s take beef. Vast amounts of grain must be fed to cattle to produce even a small amount of animal protein for human…

  • Going Green: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

    Going Green: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

    Day-to-day actions, and the habits you cultivate, that matter most. When you change your thinking, you change your life. Adapting to a greener lifestyle is worth it for all kinds of reasons and it’s not all about the planet. Green habits often save you money and improve your health and life, as well.

  • Did you know about disposable cups

    More than 8 billion disposable cups are thrown out every year in Canada., according to Change The World For Ten Bucks: 50 Ways To Make A Difference. Buy a reusable mug for your coffee break.