Most of the food we consume goes through quite a long process to reach our plates. Fresh fruits and vegetables are no different. We usually make sure to wash our produce before we consume it, but is that enough? The Pesticide Action Network presents evidence that many types of pesticides are being found on common … Continue reading Pesticides
Sustainable Choices
Toxic Waste
The use of synthetic chemicals has become a part of our everyday life. Our household products are full of chemicals, many of which are carcinogens and linked to cancer. We often associate these products with being clean, and although they may help remove dirt, they leave harmful chemicals behind. Although products containing harmful chemicals are … Continue reading Toxic Waste
Animal Testing
One of the reasons I’m interested in cruelty free products is because many products are tested on animals. It is estimated that over 50 million animals are used for animal testing, each year, in the United States alone (Some countries like England have banned animal testing in some forms). Obviously, this is done for a … Continue reading Animal Testing
Got Milk?
As a kid, I was brought up to think that drinking milk was going to make me grow up strong and healthy. Programs like “Got Milk” came into our schools and taught us about calcium and building strong bones. They had commercials on popular kids channels and they had me pretty convinced. But what they … Continue reading Got Milk?
The Meat Myth
I find it interesting when meat eaters ask vegetarian/vegans why they don’t eat meat. But if you ask a meat eater why they DO eat meat, they can’t provide a valid answer. The most common excuses are “it’s too hard [to give meat up],” or “it tastes good/I love meat,” and of course “humans are … Continue reading The Meat Myth
Climate Change
Climate change is a hot topic in today’s society and has played an important role in political decisions over the last few years. Global warming is the gradual increase in temperature of the Earth’s surface, oceans and atmosphere. Living in Canada, this doesn’t sound that bad. But our world is sensitive and even the slight … Continue reading Climate Change
The Long Defeat 