Camping season is now in full swing. Here on the west coast, we love our camping almost as much as we love NOT freezing throughout the winter. Camping is often a way for us to reconnect with nature and disconnect from the constant busyness of our daily lives. Unfortunately, camping can quickly become a way to do further harm to the environment instead. There are a definitely some great ways to mitigate this impact, a few of which we’ll look at below. Reduce your waste: The first step to living green is to reduce what you produce in the first place. For camping, this can mean steering away from too many pre-packaged food items. Instead, pre-make food at home and bring in reusable containers. Bringing reusable dishes and utensils is an easy way to reduce waste of disposable items. Compile a “camping kit” of dishes that you bring with you each time....

"The Earth should not be celebrated just one day a year, this is an ongoing mindset". "This is more than a business; to us it is a lifestyle". For this Earth Month edition of our blog, we decided to talk about our favorite topic...

Now is that time of the year, between the excitement of the holidays and the flush of spring, that we often find a quiet moment for reflection. Now, you may not find yourself reflecting on the state of the electronics recycling industry in British Columbia, but I do. Quite a bit actually. Particularly today, I want to help dispel a few myths about electronics recycling in BC and hopefully help divert even more hazardous waste from reaching our landfills.  Myth: Environmental Handling Fees are just a hidden tax by the government. The fees are actually collected by the industry in accordance with the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA). The EPRA is a national not-for-profit entity that oversees the recycling of electronics in Canada. The fees do not go to the government at all. 100% goes to pay for the administration, collection, transportation and responsible recycling of electronics. Myth: Recycled electronics simply get...

Well once again, here we are. The holiday season is upon us. This time of the year means different things to different people. It could be time with family, time off work (oh yeah!), or time to make a fresh start. But one thing is common to all traditions: the most wonderful time of the year can easily become the most wasteful time of the year! Don’t let it happen to you. This year, make a few simple changes to reduce your holiday waste. [caption id="attachment_490" align="alignright" width="231"] Christmas light bulbs (photo credit: Bubbels)[/caption] We all waste food at one time or another, but during the holidays this can increase by obscene amounts. This year, focus on the quality of the food you eat, not the quantity. Treat your loved ones to one decadently expensive box of chocolates instead of mountains of sugary, waxy junk. Make meals together from scratch to reduce the...