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ethicalDeal Launches in Victoria
TheChange, Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Discover your GREEN city at 50-90% off! After a successful launch in Vancouver, ethicalDeal is launching in Victoria February 2011! ethicalDeal is giving Victorians the opportunity to discover the best GREEN stuff to do, see, and buy at 50-90% off! If you are already part of the green movement, you ...Interest: Eco-friendly Products, Green Lifestyle, Social Change
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February Cloth Diaper Month Workshops!
Hip Baby, Thursday, February 2, 2012
February is Cloth Diaper Month at Hip Baby and, aside from having great deals on diapers, we want to spread a simple message: it's easier than you think. That's it, that's all! And we are having four cloth diapering workshops between our two locations to help spread that message. Two ...Interest: Community Development, Eco-friendly Production
Recovered Materials from Waste Stream [del.icio.us]
ecycler, Thursday, February 2, 2012
We have recovered over 300 pounds of aluminum via two businesses from tapping into what was previously a waste stream. And, hundreds of pounds of "hard-to-recycle" materials like crayons.Interest:
Recovered Materials from Waste Stream
ecycler, Thursday, February 2, 2012
Great News for Recycling! We’ve tallied our 2011 recycling numbers and would like to share some of them. Exhibit A: From two local (to ecycler HQ in Chicago) sources we have recovered over 300 pounds of aluminum from tapping into what was previously a waste stream. Almost 9000 cans have ...Interest:
What inspires you? Snap it, share it, win it!
YYoga, Thursday, February 2, 2012
Snap Shot Your Way Into a 3 Month Membership & Other Prizes!* What inspires you? Is it a person, an element in nature, an animal, a thing, a combination of things or something else entirely? We want you to Instagram, Picplz, Path, Camera+, or Photobucket it into our February Photo ...Interest:
Valentines Tradition for One
YYoga, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
"To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness." -- Robert Morely Remember the little notes on Valentine's that you used to give when you were a kid? You know, the ones you'd fill out with cute handwritten messages to all your classmates? While this tradition likely ...Interest:
Put a Little Love in Your Heart
YYoga, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Of all the ways you may have pondered spending Valentine's Day this year I'm guessing that a visit to the infrared sauna (IRS) didn't necessarily jump to mind. However a solo meditation or conversation with a good friend in the IRS might just be the best way to show yourself, ...Interest:
February just got better!
Hip Baby, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
It just wasn't enough to have Cloth Diaper Month at Hip Baby, we had to go further and have a great 2-DAY SALE this weekend February 4th and 5th. When you come into Hip Baby this coming weekend you will find all our winter clothing reduced 20% more than the ...Interest: Community Development, Eco-friendly Production
Youth weigh cultural cuisine in light of demand for local, sustainable food
Rangi Changi Roots, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
RangiChangi Roots hosted a workshop in December 2011 at the first HSBC-Evergreen Youth Action Series to discuss sourcing local, organic food for ethnic dishes and supporting a sustainable diet. by Tracy Bains Arzeena Hamir of Richmond Food Security Society. Photo credit: Sean Stiller "If we removed the potato, tomato and ...Interest: Community Development, Human Rights, International Development
Love as a Life Practice
YYoga, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Falling in love, finding your true love, meeting your soul mate. In many ways, our culture's idea of romantic love aligns with a fated, pleasure soaked experience of enviable bliss. Romantic movies consistently reaffirm this image with stories of "meant to be" couples finally overcoming the obstacles that were keeping ...Interest:
Dear Valentine,
YYoga, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
On Valentine's Day we think of thoseWho make our lives worthwhile,Those gracious, friendly people whoWe think of with a smile. I am fortunate to know you,That's why I want to say,To a rare and special person:Happy Valentine's Day! (Valentines Smile by By Joanna Fuchs) This Valentine's Day, We're Celebrating Love. ...Interest:
February is Cloth Diaper Month!
Hip Baby, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
It's that time of year again, February is Cloth Diaper Month at Hip Baby! A great time to get started or add to your existing stash of diapers. The word is out: cloth diapering is a healthy, environmentally friendly and an economical alternative to conventional single-use diapers. And we've got you ...Interest: Community Development, Eco-friendly Production
It's back: 30 Day Challenge this March 1-30
YYoga, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Challenge yourself to 30 consecutive days of yoga, pilates or core and discover what a consistent practice can offer you. Proven benefits of a consistent practice include: increased strength, improved flexibility, better sleep, stress reduction, possible weight loss, improved focus, increased energy and immune system. Purchase a 30 Day Challenge ...Interest:
Top 5 Reasons to Workshop
YYoga, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
"Creating a new theory is not like destroying an old barn and erecting a skyscraper in its place. It is rather like climbing a mountain, gaining new and wider views, discovering unexpected connections between our starting points and its rich environment. But the point from which we started out still ...Interest:
Recovered Materials from Waste Stream [del.icio.us]
ecycler, Monday, January 30, 2012
Ecycler, via two local businesses, it has recovered over 300 pounds of aluminum from tapping into what was previously a waste stream. Almost 9000 cans have been recycled in 2011 from these two businesses, one a restaurant and one a large automobile dealership.Interest:
Book Month: Wally the Wandering Wave.
Hip Baby, Monday, January 30, 2012
We love to support local designers but that doesn't only mean clothing! And since it's book month until the end of January, let's talk about a local book: 'Wally the Wandering Wave'. Although originally from Dublin, author Shane Janssens has made Vancouver his home, and not a bad idea considering ...Interest: Community Development, Eco-friendly Production
Our Coffee Subscription Pick: January 30 - February 12
Salt Spring Coffee Co., Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sumatra High Density, Aceh Gayo. Your brew method. Well, it might be as simple as reaching for what's on your countertop or...Interest: Community Development, Food & Agriculture, Social Change
And the winners are...
Natures Path , Friday, January 27, 2012
under EnviroKidz, environment, Facebook, Giving Back Fund, grantsDid you know that Nature’s Path Foods 1% of the sales of EnviroKidz products to projects that support endangered species, habitat conservation and environmental education for kids worldwide? Yes! And to date, we have raised over $1.4 million for the environment.read moreInterest: Community Development, Environmental Conservation, Food & Agriculture
We’re Hiring a New Account Coordinator: Ready to join a great team?
Fairware, Friday, January 27, 2012
Fairware provides socially and environmentally custom branded solutions to North America's leading sustainable brands. We believe we can change the world through the simple act of buying. If you are looking to join a successful growing company with a great culture, you've found us. Check us out at www.fairware.com If ...Interest: Eco-friendly Production, Ethical Sourcing , Social Change
Book Month: A zeal of zebras.
Hip Baby, Thursday, January 26, 2012
Book Month continues here at Hip Baby. Buy your first book and get the second of lesser value at 25% off! Today it's all about animals and collective nouns. Have you ever heard about an embarrassment of pandas or an implausibility of gnus? Well, I hadn't but 'A zeal of ...Interest: Community Development, Eco-friendly Production
