Monthly Archives: July 2009
A Zero Waste Community
I’ve been meaning to share this story with you for awhile. While we were busying ourselves with our personal zero-waste project, another challenge was being hatched just down the street. The Strathcona Zero Waste project challenges 10 families (yes, some … Continue reading
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Dental Bliss
Remember way back when I ran out of toothpaste and started making my own? I have to tell you the past 9 or so months of baking soda brushing have left me more than a little wistful for that minty … Continue reading
Secondhand Family Vacation
When I was a kid, my parents used to pack us all into the family station wagon and do some serious summer road tripping. We drove around BC, to Alberta, to Disneyland, even to Winnipeg one summer (that’s a good 4,000 … Continue reading
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Wrap Up Results
So we’ve had a few days to settle down here after the finale of our Clean Bin Project Year. I know people are dying to know who won. We had the official weigh in our backyard on Canada Day, exactly … Continue reading
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