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Tag archive for ‘social responsibility’

Product Review – Idbids, the Eco-friendly Alternative to Webkins
Product Review – Idbids, the Eco-friendly Alternative to Webkins

I’m all good with pop culture and understand that kids will be into what kids will be into – made clear to me this year when my science kid went major girl with a castle, a ballerina and unicorns from every direction on her list to Santa this year.
But, one thing I’ve never really been into [...]

Sustainability Strategy – Begin with Caring for Most Vulnerable
Sustainability Strategy – Begin with Caring for Most Vulnerable

Editor’s note: Earlier this week, journalist Colleen Dane gave readers an introduction to the Comox Valley Regional Sustainability Strategy with a look into how it will effect everyday things in our lives like the contents of our refrigerators – Check it out HERE. Today, Colleen is back with Part 2, digging in to how the [...]

What Is Socially Responsible Investing?
What Is Socially Responsible Investing?

Happy Thanksgiving Monday afternoon. While you are recovering from the holiday meal make sure to check out our post from this morning HERE. We’re trying to find the perfect kitchen counter compost bucket – a hot topic now that the temperatures outside have cooled and the veggie scraps are plentiful.
This afternoon we are excited [...]

Earth Day Family Fest is All About Community
Earth Day Family Fest is All About Community

Right around Noon yesterday I looked across Simms Park from where I was guiding folks to art making, terrarium construction, binocular building and wool felting and spotted my childhood.
There stood about 15 or 20 kiddos, potato sacks pulled up to their waists, waiting, waiting, waiting – GO!
Down the field hopped smiling faces, laughing, cheering, testing [...]

Farewell Disposable Drink Containers
Farewell Disposable Drink Containers

This girl’s hooked on coffee. My love-affair with the drink started back in high school with study sessions at the local Husky, stretching into the early morning hours and during last minute essay writing, pushing the limits to mere hours before submission.
Slinging lattes and mochas as a barista further strengthened my bond with the bean. [...]

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