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I Haven’t Bought Makeup Remover In A Year Thanks To This Magic $25 Cloth

I Haven’t Bought Makeup Remover In A Year Thanks To This Magic $25 Cloth

The Canadian company Lavoh makes reusable makeup removing facecloths—and they really work.

How To Get A Free EV Charger (Then Get Paid To Use It)

How To Get A Free EV Charger (Then Get Paid To Use It)

How one Toronto company is taking advantage of clean fuel credits for at-home EV charging.

How To Snow Wash Your Sweaters

How To Snow Wash Your Sweaters

Think of the technique as a gentle, free and eco-friendly alternative to dry cleaning.

How Climate Change is Affecting Icewine Production

How Climate Change is Affecting Icewine Production

As global temperatures shift and change, this Canadian wine staple is becoming even more of a fleeting phenomenon.

The Labels That Actually Mean Something When It Comes To Sustainable Clothing

The Labels That Actually Mean Something When It Comes To Sustainable Clothing

We break down the most common—and impactful—environmental certifications for clothing.

What You Can Do To Make Wasps Less Annoying

What You Can Do To Make Wasps Less Annoying

Yes, your first inclination may be to kill them. But they actually do serve a purpose.

My Favourite Nature Apps To ID Birds, Plants, Stars & More

My Favourite Nature Apps To ID Birds, Plants, Stars & More

Just as picking up even a few words in another language can add immeasurably to your vacation, learning the names of birds, flowers and more can add depth and meaning to everyday life.

Need An Air Conditioner? Buy A Heat Pump

Need An Air Conditioner? Buy A Heat Pump

Heat pumps can replace both your furnace and your AC.

Everything You Need To Know About Birdbaths

Everything You Need To Know About Birdbaths

Love birds and have a yard? Birdbaths can help attract them—and they’re cheaper to maintain and less work than feeders.

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This Federal Election Matters. A Lot. Here’s What On Offer From The Parties

This Federal Election Matters. A Lot. Here’s What On Offer From The Parties

Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Where do the national parties stand on a sampling of key issues?

David Moscrop

How I Rewilded My Front Garden With Native Plants

How I Rewilded My Front Garden With Native Plants

Gardening that considers the needs of native pollinators helps the greater environment—something that feels impactful in this era of eco-anxiety.

Michelle da Silva

I Bought An EV—And I’m Never Looking Back

I Bought An EV—And I’m Never Looking Back

It’s become our main car because of how much cheaper it is and how much we love it.

Evelynne Melo, as told to Rebecca Gao

I Built A Passive House With Solar Panels On A Suburban Lot

I Built A Passive House With Solar Panels On A Suburban Lot

We use about a quarter of the energy a typical house would for heating, and produce as much solar energy as we consume.

Lyndon Than, as told to Gillian Grace

I Ditched My Gas Stove

The research into their health impacts doesn’t lie.

Maureen Halushak