Wednesday, June 18, 2008
1. Use cotton or recycled bags when shopping2. Switch to energy efficient appliances3. Shut off lights4. Unplug appliances when not in use5. Use natural products for cleaning6. Make sure your home and car are in good repair7. Use both sides of a sheet of paper8. Dispose used batteries at proper disposal facilities9. Consider composting10. Walk to the store11. Consider the amount of packaging when making your purchases12. Consider alternatives to air travel, or purchase carbon offset credits13. Use your own travel mug for your morning beverage14. Consider car pooling or public transport15. Gerbera daisies, peace lilies, and English ivy are...
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Over the past several weeks, MPs on the Environment Committee including myself have been considering a proposed law (Bill C-307) for three chemical compounds that are part of a large group of chemicals known as phthalates.
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Thursday, February 8, 2007
This past week in the House of Commons, the issue of the Environment took centre stage. With the release of the International Panel on Climate Change’s report, the world’s scientists expressed their ‘unequivocal’ view that the climate is changing because of human activities.
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