Articles by Lisa Boushy
Canadians Need a Transportation Revolution to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
When it comes to combating global warming on the world stage, Canada appears to have a strong case of performance anxiety. Last year, in a study conducted by researchers at Simon Fraser University and released by the David Suzuki Foundation,... Read more »
Green Roofs Add Natural Beauty and Environmental Benefits to Urban Buildings
Downtown Toronto has often been referred to as a concrete jungle – it can be difficult to spot anything “green” while walking along the financial district among the glass and steel skyscrapers. Although originally built for functionality, nowadays... Read more »
Earthwatch
Whether you are up at your cottage, thinking about building a portable office or home, or simply need to light your house, the following eco-friendly designs are unique, innovative and functional — and will surely make you the coolest neighbour... Read more »
Eco-Friendly Fish Choices
Most Vitality readers are familiar with the concept of ‘Sustainable Living’, but what about ‘Sustainable Seafood’? Nowadays, buying and eating eco-friendly fish is a choice we can no longer swim around.
It is common knowledge that fish is a good... Read more »
Eco-Fashion
When I first heard of hemp clothing I was in university and I couldn’t wrap my head around the concept. Hemp was something you passed around in certain circles (ok, maybe my circle here and there). I also fondly remember the “tree-huggers” who... Read more »
Do Your Children Know Where Their Food Comes From?
If you attended an Ontario middle school in the early 80's you may remember doing the “health hustle” after the morning announcements. I remember dancing to funky, disco beats, half-embarrassed and half-asleep. It was all part of a campaign to... Read more »
