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June 17, 2013
MAKE YOUR MOVE A GREEN ONE
Moving season has officially started. Unfortunately, moving is usually associated with a lot of waste. Therefore, to keep your environmental footprint to a minimum, we put together a simple list of preparations for you to stay environmentally friendly throughout your move! Step 1:...
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June 10, 2013
What is Sustainable Development?
In Quebec, sustainable development means development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development is based on a long-term approach, which takes into account the inextricable nature of the environmental,...
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May 19, 2013
Save Biodiversity!
Animals are endangered all over the world, Canada not being an exception. The woodland caribou, the emblem of Canadian forests is endangered and its habitat is still not protected. To date, almost half of the caribou habitat has been destroyed by logging, oil exploration and construction of roads....
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May 10, 2013
It is spring cleaning time... but where to start?
Before you begin to spring clean, de clutter your home! Get rid of every piece of furniture and object that clutters your space. Put together a box of what you want to give away or to sell at your next garage sale, a bin for everything that is damaged and unrecoverable and a collection box for all...
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April 15, 2013
OUR FRIEND THE COSTA RICAN TOUCAN
There are about 30-40 variety of toucan’s that live in tropical areas such as, Mexico, Central America and South America. At least three reside in Costa Rica (the Swainso, Pico and Iris Aracari toucans). Costa Rica, rich in biodiversity, dedicates 30% of the land to nature reserves. This...
