Nikki is an author and writer specializing in green living ideas and tips, adventure travel, upcycling, and all things eco-friendly. She's traveled the globe, swum with sharks and been bitten by a lion (fact). She lives in a tiny town with a fat cat and a very bad dog.
Earth Day is on April 23rd and this year we're challenging you to give something up or take something on for a year. If you still think you're too small to make a difference, then you've clearly never spent a night with a mosquito! You can help to save our planet by taking our Earth Day Challenge and let us know what you're giving up or taking on for Earth Day 2013.
Green Living: A look at how green tourism destinations are enjoying greater recognition. Many hotels around the world are implementing green living policies which help to reduce the carbon footprint of your holiday.
A recent study conducted by a student from the University of Clemson placed a plastic turtle in the road to see how drivers would respond. Out of the 257 cars observed, 7 went out of their way to hit the turtle.
Toronto Tool Library is a shared resource for the local community. Remember the days when things were built to last and when something broke you fixed it yourself? Me neither, but I have heard stories. There is something innately wholesome and profoundly satisfying about building something yourself or raising your toaster from the dead. Ryan Dyment, tool enthusiast and economic savant, take this thinking a step further.
As wedding season approaches, we look at ways in which to cut the carbon footprint of your nuptials thanks to Budget Plant's Sharon Wiese.
An eco-friendly kitchen is actually quite easy to work towards because there are so many little things that you can do that make a big difference to your personal carbon footprint. It is important to know about some of the simpler things so that you can get started today to make your kitchen a much greener room.
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