Ecoholic
NOW columnist Adria Vasil celebrates the launch of Ecoholic with an onstage conversation with CBC's Matt Galloway. Book will be on sale at the event.
When the world's environmental woes get you down, turn to Ecoholic – Canada's best resource for practical tips and products that help you do your part for the earth. You'll get the dirt on what not to buy and why, the dish on great gifts, clothes, home supplies and more, as well as advice on what seafood is safe to eat, what green cleaners actually work and a whack of solutions that'll help you save the earth and cash. Based on the popular and authoritative "Ecoholic" column that appears weekly in NOW, Ecoholic is a cheeky and eye-opening guide to all of life's greenest predicaments.
What's Inside Ecoholic?
The Best Green Products
- For the home: cleaning and laundry supplies, furniture, linens
- For renovations: flooring, paint, insulation, carpets, cabinetry
- For the kitchen: cookware, appliances
- For your body: cool clothes, jewellery, shoes, beauty care
- For baby: toys, cribs, organic food, diapers
- For the garden: fertilizer, pest control, patio furniture
- For the office: supplies, equipment, energy savings
- For your pet: natural food, flea control, litter solutions
- For the fun of it: sporting goods, camping equipment, holidays
The Most Current Information
- Avoiding toxins in the home
- Buying pesticide-free food
- Sustainable seafood, meat and veggie choices
- Reducing energy and water use
- Greening your love life
- Eco-tourism
- Keeping your home and garden pest-free without harmful chemicals
- Green gift-giving and ethical investing
- Choosing an environmentally friendly career
- The big issues facing Canada and how to get involved
The Most Helpful Services
- Electronics and computer recyclers
- Alternative energy suppliers
- Green general stores
- Local organic food delivery
- Incentives and rebates for greening your home
- Local and national environmental groups
- Household hazardous waste disposal
Plus Big Issues and tips on how to get involved!
