When I found a perfect present for a friend who is avidly anti-sweatshop, I was Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category
Fair Trade Valentine
In Holidays on February 10, 2008 at 2:19 pmDoes your beloved’s heart throb for justice? Love, social justice, and a healthy planet are served up now through Valentine’s Day at the Read the rest of this entry »
Winter Gift Giving Guide
In Holidays on November 11, 2007 at 12:00 amCharly uses birch and spruce from her own property to create intricate, functional and fun wooden trucks, puzzles and more. Fern and Tracey both make jams from fruit picked in their Kamloops orchards. Kathy orders fairly traded, organic coffee packaged in fully compostable bags. All of these, and much more, were available at a Read the rest of this entry »
Helpful Vacations: Cycling the Alberta Tar Sands
In Energy, Holidays on May 29, 2007 at 9:28 pmThough most would not consider cycling through the Alberta tar sands a pleasant
thing to do in August, I plan on doing so. Read the rest of this entry »
Winter Holidays to Gift All Life
In Holidays on February 9, 2007 at 3:16 amEvery winter, many of us participate in traditions that promote extreme waste. Here are some tips for changing that, while still brightening the year’s darkest days. Read the rest of this entry »
Chocolate-Covered Goblins Anyone?
In Fair Trade, Food, Holidays, Sharing Resources on February 7, 2007 at 1:18 amFor the kids collecting and the parents stealthily sharing the bounty, Hallowe’en packs a lot of fun for the end consumer. How can we ensure equal delight is shred with all our global neighbours? Read the rest of this entry »
