Category Archives: green living
A first for Turkey’s Southeastern Anatolia Project
Three European credit agencies have backed out of Turkey’s massive Ilisu dam project. Turkey claims it will back the 1200 megawatt dam with its own money despite local and international protest over its inability to meet World Bank Standards on … Continue reading
Filed under green living, journalism, news
Best winter purchase ever.
It’s minus 13 in Toronto and I left my house before light, cycling about 15 minutes to the radio show where I volunteer. The face-slapping chill provided a caffeine-free wake-up call but the rest of me was warm and toasty. … Continue reading
Filed under ethical living, green living, thrifty, Toronto, urban cycling
stealing my bike
The black plastic-y key for my $14.99 bike lock kept bending slightly until it was nearly T-shaped. This summer, it finally snapped in two when it was inside the lock, leaving me to fish out the bit inside with a safety … Continue reading
Filed under cheap fun, green living, thrifty, Toronto
a dress a day #4
This dress found me at the Custard Factory’s vintage flea market held every Saturday in Birmingham, England ($30). Its fun details made it stand out. I adore the silvery bejewelled, empire waist. It’s label-less and homemade — demanding a trained eye to … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, clothes, ethical living, green living, thrifty, Uncategorized, vintage
A dress a day #3
When rummaging through racks of used dresses it’s easy to get lost in the heady mix of stained musty goodness. But keeping the “classics” in mind will help you get a lock on vintage dynamite. I spied this red, button down, … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, cheap fun, green living, thrifty, vintage
