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Environmental journalist Candice Batista shares video clips and eco-savvy advice from her TV show, A Greener Toronto.

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Green your BBQ!

Submitted by candice on Thu, 05/27/2010 - 12:41
It's summer!! (not officially), but boy is it hot!! And when it's this hot, three things come to mind: Pool, Beer and Barby! But before you fire up the grill, check this out!

The Farmer's Market!

Submitted by candice on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 14:39
It's that time of year, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the food is growing. It's the perfect season to find a farmers market near you.

Spring cleaning time...the green way!

Submitted by candice on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 15:02

For those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, it's spring! The birds are chirping, the grass is changing and the flowers are blooming. What a great time of year!

Vroom Vroom - It's time for the rules of the road.

Submitted by candice on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 15:47
Simple things can help you get more fuel efficiency. Check it out.

Green bath bubbles.

Submitted by candice on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 14:03
Conserving water is great, especially when it comes to the bathroom, there are other simple things you can do to go that extra green mile.

Don't be E-Wasteful

Submitted by candice on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 11:32
Buying a new electronic gadget can be fun, but not disposing old electronics can create dangerous e-waste. Find our more about what you need to consider before you buy.

Replace or Repair?

Submitted by candice on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 17:33
When is comes to your appliances, should you replace or repair?

Green Bathroom!

Submitted by candice on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 13:11
Green your bathroom: Practical ways to make the poop room more sustainable. Yes, I said the "P" word.

Plastic vs. Aluminum

Submitted by candice on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 10:36
When is comes the stuff we consume, plastic and aluminum seem to be leading the charge. But what's the better option? The answer will surprise you!

The ABC's on greening your kids toys.

Submitted by candice on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 12:28
Kids put just about anything in their mouths and if you grew up in the 70's like I did, you probably did not have much to worry about. Today however, its a different ball game altogether.
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