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Is There Formaldehyde in Your Shampoo?
Jessica Burman | May 15, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
We wrap up our series on toxins in every day products with this scary carcinogen and allergen.
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A\J Acts for the Planet: Weeks 4 & 5 + A Giveaway!
Emily Slofstra | Apr 30, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
A\J wrapped up the Earth Month Challenge with waste-free, local eating. Read to the end to enter our giveaway for a Green's Your Colour insulated bottle!
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Woman checking the ingredients in beauty products. Alternatives Journal.
Toxic Triclosan
Jessica Burman | Apr 26, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Cocoon Apothecary's Jessica Burman continues her series on toxins in everyday products: anti-bacterial agent triclosan is toxic, pervasive and persistent. Find out how to avoid it.
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A\J Acts for the Planet: Week Three Review + Earth Day!
Emily Slofstra | Apr 22, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
A\J staff Emily, Michael, Julie and Anežka share their tales of outdoor activity on foot and by bike. Emily pledges to take action politically as well as personally.
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A\J Acts for the Planet: Week Two Review
Emily Slofstra | Apr 18, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
A\J staff Emily, Eric, Megan and Nicole weigh in on the second week of Act for the Planet challenges, including DIY sunscreen, clothing swaps and more!
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A\J Acts for the Planet: Week One Review
Emily Slofstra | Apr 9, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
A\J staff Emily, Laura and Semini weigh in on the first week of Act for the Planet challenges, which are all about greening your home life.
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Woman checking the ingredients in beauty products. Alternatives Journal.
Should we be Petrified of Petrochemicals?
Jessica Burman | Apr 5, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Third in our toxins series: a short history of petrochemicals in personal care products.
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The Green Athlete: The Sustainability Games
Jessica Kuepfer | Apr 3, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
The London Olympics promised to be the most sustainable Olympics ever. What's the final score?
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Be an Eco-Hero this Earth Month
Laura McDonald | Apr 2, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
April is Earth Month, the perfect time to up the eco-ante! Here's what A\J is up to – and what you can do.
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Fragrance Folly
Jessica Burman | Mar 22, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Continuing our series on toxic chemicals in everyday products, Jessica Burman fills us in on "fragrance."
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The Problems with Parabens
Jessica Burman | Mar 8, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
In the first of a series on troublesome chemicals in everyday products, Jessica Burman gives the low-down on parabens.
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Kicking Plastic to the Curb
Linh Truong & Stewart Lampe | Mar 7, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Advice from The Soap Dispensary on reducing the presence of plastic in your home.
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Upsetting the Balance: Endocrine Disrupters and Your Health
Michael Torreiter | Feb 19, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
The risks associated with endocrine disruptors – found in everything from from rubber ducks to makeup to canned foods – and how to avoid them.
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The Green Athlete: Carbon Neutral Sports Games
Jessica Kuepfer | Feb 13, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
An interview with Ken Hartwick, CEO of Just Energy, about helping the Air Canada Centre to go green.
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Fantastic Flaxtic + Giveaway!
Julie Bélanger | Feb 13, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Julie Bélanger looks at the PELA smartphone case that’s hoping to put eco-friendly plastic on the map – and we’re giving away an iPhone 5 case!
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Looking Beyond the Light Switch
Inderjit Deogun | Jan 25, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Living sustainably takes more than turning off the lights. Can you take it a step further?
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The Green Athlete: Cycling for Change + Book Giveaway
Jessica Kuepfer | Jan 4, 2013 | in Sustainable A\J
Jessica Kuepfer connects insights from professional cyclist Kathryn Bertine to her vision for the environmental movement. And we're giving away a copy of Bertine's latest book!
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The Green Athlete: The Intersection of Sustainability and Athletics
Jessica Kuepfer | Nov 1, 2012 | in Sustainable A\J
In the first post of her Green Athlete series, A\J staffer Jessica Kuepfer explores the surprising intersections of sustainability and sports.
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Plastic-Free Home: Make your own toothpaste
Emily Slofstra | Oct 24, 2012 | in Sustainable A\J
A\J web editor Emily shares how to make your own toothpaste!
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The Sustainable A\J Blog
A\J Staff | Oct 16, 2012 | in Sustainable A\J
This blog will feature posts by Alternatives Journal staffers focusing on sustainable lifestyle choices and profiles of A\J readers.
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