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Sustainable fashion gets a new look
Ecoholic columnist Adria Vasil explains why fashion's latest eco boom is more than just another greenwashing bust. more
Apr 19, 2017 6:51 PM Ecoholic 1 Comments
Five things you can't change about how you look
Sponsored feature: presented by Ici Paris Skin Clinic & Spa more
Feb 22, 2017 2:48 PM Ecoholic
Canadian designers are taking over American Apparel's former Queen West store this weekend
“We feel that anything to showcase Canadian designers is long overdue and that we should have a Canadian store with made in Canada brands at the forefront,” says co-organizer Jonathan Shimoni. more
Feb 22, 2017 1:10 PM Ecoholic
How to make the transition to natural skin care products
Sponsored feature: presented by Consonant Skincare more
Feb 9, 2017 11:56 AM Ecoholic
An SOS for Toronto's urban canopy
How you can help a park or street tree survive this summer's drought more
Aug 24, 2016 6:00 PM Ecoholic 1 Comments
Food trends that are killing the planet
We know. You love avocado toast. And, really, any dish with a soft green wedge on it. We all do. But what happens when the whole world starts eating something at the same time? more
Aug 17, 2016 7:00 PM Ecoholic 2 Comments
Should we ditch borax?
It's in hundreds of products, from detergent to vitamins to – yep – cocaine. But Health Canada warns that we should minimize exposure. more
Aug 10, 2016 7:12 PM Ecoholic 1 Comments
Ecoholic: What’s hiding in your dry shampoo?
Surging popularity of shampoo powders is a sign that more of us are sudsing less often. Just beware – some involve spraying your scalp with totally unnecessary toxins. Here are the brands you should avoid – and the best dry shampoos on the market. more
Aug 3, 2016 6:00 PM Ecoholic 2 Comments
5 food waste hacks
Up to half the food we produce is trashed on fields, in store dumpsters and household bins. As a campaign calling for canada to ban grocer waste rolls out, here are some new tricks and tips to help us get a grip. more
Jul 27, 2016 6:02 PM Ecoholic 2 Comments
Hot and bothered: A guide to guilt-free grilling
Wanna cut the carbon fat from your diet? Pass on greenhouse-gas-rich beef and try out these ideas. more
Jul 20, 2016 6:00 PM Ecoholic
Brew's up: the Toronto guide to environmentally-friendly beer
A few years back, tracking down a 100-mile beer in this town was a bit like setting out to find a pet unicorn. Not anymore. more
Jul 6, 2016 6:00 PM Ecoholic
Ecoholic: Enviro-friendly Pride essentials
Before you hit the weekend's big parade and marches, here are some earth- and body-friendly basics you'll need to keep you fresh and safe. more
Jun 29, 2016 4:52 PM Ecoholic
Ecoholic: How toxic is your manicure?
Whether you're hooked on mani-pedis or just swipe a little on your toes now and then, nail colour brands are claiming to be way less toxic these days. So are they? more
Jun 22, 2016 5:30 PM Ecoholic 1 Comments
Health Canada is failing to keep us safe from toxic products
A federal audit released last month by Canada's commissioner of environment and sustainable development slams the health ministry for not doing enough to protect Canadians from hazardous consumer goods - beauty and body care products especially. more
Jun 8, 2016 5:56 PM Ecoholic
If walls could talk: the Ecoholic guide to house paint
Freshening up your pad with a coat of paint may be messing with your air quality if you're not careful. Brush up on your greenest and healthiest choices. more
May 25, 2016 6:52 PM Ecoholic
Green find of the week: Books and bikes come together for the Reading Line's third annual book crawl
May 25, 2016 5:59 PM Ecoholic
How does your garden grow? The dirt on garden centres
The may long weekend may be prime time for planting, but which retailers are selling you a pot full of pesticides? more
May 18, 2016 6:40 PM Ecoholic 1 Comments
Your big fat green wedding
They say brides cry when they find the dress of their dreams. Well, treehugger brides may tear up when they consider all the resources that go into millions of single-use wedding gowns every year. Here are some greener options. more
May 11, 2016 5:20 PM Ecoholic
5 myths about your ethical foods
Choosing local, cage-free or organic foods can make us feel like upstanding citizens, but are we assuming too much about some of our fave feel-good foods? more
May 4, 2016 6:17 PM Ecoholic 3 Comments
