Avoiding Toxins

There is also a greater awareness of the toxic build-up in our own bodies from toxins in the air, water and soil. There is a growing realization that organic gardening and farming methods are critical for the protection of healthy soil and to stop the toxic run-off into rivers and lakes.

Climate Change

Many scientists believe that our ever-increasing use of fossil fuels is the main cause of the climate changes we are seeing all over the world. It is being suggested that unless there is a rapid change away from the use of fossil fuels the dramatic weather patterns we are seeing will get much worse.

Renewable Energy

During the last few years there has been an impressive increase in the development of alternative energy sources. These include photo-voltaic solar panels and solar heat collectors. The power of the wind is being utilized by individuals for off-grid applications, as well as large wind-farms to generate electric power for energy providers. There are plans to harness energy from the ocean tides, and geo-thermal, which is drawing heat from the earth, or going even deeper to utilize the extreme heat of the earth's inner core.

Green and Organic Living

The products we are especially interested in are the ones that allow us as individuals to change our lifestyle and start to make a difference in preserving the planet as we know it.

As you browse the various topics listed on the navigation bar and the Resources page, you will find specific environmentally friendly products or merchant sites that can assist us to make green and organic living choices. In each case they are being recommended for a specific product that we can endorse or because as a company they are totally committed to earth friendly products and practices that are healthy for people and the environment we live in.

Throughout the site we feature alternatives that make us less dependent on the current petroleum-based products, such as fuel, plastics, cleaners, and personal use items. These all can have negative effects on our health and the health of the environment.

We will continue to seek out information and products that support this cause. We are also looking to simplify the experience of Canadian shoppers by sourcing environmentally friendly products that are available in Canada or merchants that regularly ship to Canada and the U.S.. If you have any suggestions for eco friendly products or merchants that we can support, please let us know by visiting our Contact Us page.