Paradise off the Grid
Consider an intentional community in Central America.
by Stephanie MacDonald
Greening Your Holidays
‘Tis the season to show the Earth you care. by Emily Murgatroyd
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
How to winter-proof your home against the blues.
by Nadine Pedersen
Readin', Recyclin', and 'Rithmetic
We ask the Frog some elementary eco-questions.
Embrace your inner Schwarzenegger
Trading down dog for pumping iron. by Pamela Post
Body Talk
The latest findings in integrative health. by Elizabeth Barker
Got Christmas “Presence”?
Your
guide to banishing holiday grinchiness. by Pamela Post
Body Talk
The
latest findings in integrative health. by Elizabeth Barker
Learning from the French
At least one culture's mastered the healthy lifestyle.
by Alicia Priest
Chemical Overload
When your environment is your enemy. by Alicia Priest
Fresh Greens
Featuring Dine Out Vancouver 2008, the Level Ground Trading
coffee company, and how the Vancouver Food Charter can help
create a sustainable food system in your ’hood. by Trish Kelly
Getting Your Goose Cooked
And
other, ahem, holiday traditions. by Don Genova
Fresh Greens
Featuring
Rhizome Café, “Mindful Eating Through the Holidays,” and Yves Potvin’s It’s All Good. by Trish Kelly
My Dinner with André
Lower Mainland restaurants go green. by Spring Gillard
Fresh Greens
Featuring the tattoos of Culinary Capers’ Jonathan Chovancek,Om Natural Lassis, and Tarragon Foods.
by Trish Kelly
Shopping with Your Family
Markets and U-picks make it fun—and educational, too.
by Don Genova
News from Vancouver's
Green Scene
Schmooze it up at Green Drinks
The Vancouver Health Show and Dream Vancouver
The Burning Man Goes Green
The sustainable Vancouver angle on Nevada’s infamous
arts festival.
We present you with the Insider's Guide to SharedVISION
The Private Eye of Food Politics
Celebrated author Ruth Ozeki writes to satisfy her curiosity.
Fame and fortune are beside the point.
by Nadine Pedersen
The Real Earth Mother
My experiments in green parenting.
by Cori Howard
Saving Our Hides
A skin specialist comes to the rescue - naturally.
Riding the Wave of Adventure
Little Woo’s journey from corporate cubicle to a life of passion.
(You can do it too!)
by Jennifer Croll
Homing in on Homeopathy
The “whole” works in health.
by Tamara Letkeman
Breast Practices
There’s no answer to breast cancer, but is there an alternative to
the “big squeeze”? by Stephanie MacDonald
Clean Living with
Gabrielle Miller
She's a vegetarian whose middle name is Sunshine. But the star of TV's Corner Gas and Robson Arms is no granola girl. by Adrian Mack
Gregor Robertson, Sustainability Superman
Do we need a former organic farmer in City Hall? by Nadine Pedersen
Sustainable City
EcoDensity is about designing better neighbourhoods. by Thomas Osdoba
January ENVision
Featuring sweaters that give old wool new love,
sustainable stationery, zero-harm cleaning products, the Plexus
Pink breast exam kit, a stylish alternative to plastic bags, baby
bum balm, wholesome meals to your door, and rice for words.
December ENVision
Green gifts even the super consumer will love Featuring organic vodka, Conor O’Clery’s The Billionaire Who Wasn’t, custom facials, Hope in Shadows calendar, organic perfume, recycled fur, Mojave’s Stories, winter moisturizer, and a Pemberton Valley getaway.
January Visionaries
Featured this issue: David Diamond of Headlines’ Theatre
and Hilltrip’s Marie Fortin.
photo by: Jaime Kowal
December Visionaries
Featured this issue: Clark Sustainable Resource Developments’ Wayne Dunn; the Wilderness Committee’s Andrea Reimer; Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink, naturopath and midwife; hip-hop artist Silas Balabyekkubo.
photo by: Jaime Kowal
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Some investment strategies come with a change-the-world bite.
by Nina Winham
Do You Know Where Your Money Is?
Responsible
investing that’ll impress your kids. by Nina Winham
Corporate Love
Let me count the ways.
by Nancy Zimmerman
You’re itching to meet other people passionate about the environment, but chaining yourself to a tree
just isn’t cutting it (so to speak). For a gentler approach, head to the next Green drinks event Jan. 16 at
steamworks for a pint of organic suds and the chance to connect with activists, engineers, artists, businesspeople,
media types, politicos, and regular folk—all with a common aim. To learn more about Green
drinks, a non-partisan, informal monthly gathering, e-mail greendrinksvancouver@yahoo.ca. In the meantime,
check out some of the movers and shakers who showed up at a recent Green drinks event.
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Shaker: steve Carley, sustainability analyst, The
ethical Funds Company. Mission: “I’m interested
in meeting someone working in, or who has a lot
of knowledge in, the area surrounding water rights
and water issues.” Contact steve at 604-714-3837. |
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Mover: amanda Brown, executive
assistant and press secretary
for adrienne Carr (deputy
leader, Green Party of Canada).
Mission: To disseminate the
news about the Green Party’s
new platform, Vision Green. “It’s
fantastic. It’s things that average
Canadians want on a lot
of different issues—from the
environment, to health care, to
food and business, to economic
concerns.” see greenparty.ca to
learn more about Vision Green. |
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Shaker: The Frog, host of happyfrog.ca. Mission: To invite people to join a fresh and fun interactive online community that makes it super easy to find and share all the great things in Vancouver that make our city a little kinder, smarter, healthier, and greener. Green businesses can list for free. Hop on at happyfrog.ca. |
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Movers: (left) danielle Gillis, The honey Mustard
Fashion and Media services, and Fashion high;
Christi York, Fashion high and Buenostyle. Mission:
To spread the word about Fashion high, a sustainable
fashion non-profit organization, and encourage
shoppers to buy locally. see fashionhigh.ca, buenodesign.
ca, thehoneymustard.com. |
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Shaker: Tannis Larsen, teacher. Mission: “I’m looking
to find other people who teach environmental
issues in the classroom and try to make their
schools greener.” Ulterior motive: “I’m also hoping
that it’s a meet market!” schmooze Tannis at the
next Green drinks event. |
