Going Green

I have to admit, I haven't fully embraced the concept of environmentally friendly; I barely recycle. But I must admit, the alchie in me is quite enjoying LCBO's Enviro Chic movement.

I always say I am pro-global warming, because I hate the awful Canadian winter weather. However, I recently realized "warming" had nothing to do with the definition of the term, but alluded more to extreme weather conditions. Here I thought we'd be replacing pine trees with palm trees.

Anyway, I do what I can were I can. I am not - and doubt I ever will be - to wear hemp clothing, but I do appreciate a good Soyla product (bless those Lulu folk).

And as a single girl, it's not worth the joke or the gas to drive a Hummer, but I am a fan of the tonka truck varieties. My favourite is the Ford Escape, and luckily, it comes in a Hybrid format. I would also give the Prius a whirl when my Jetta lease is up (two years and eight months...and counting).

I mostly use Method cleaning products at home. But for those times when I look to brands I grew up with, I support some of their quasi-eco efforts. I figure they are trying to do their bit -cut them some slack Greenpeace!

Check out http://www.futurefriendlybrands.ca/ and you'll see good ol' retro Tide with a pretty new makeover in company with some other basics.

All in all, here's my advice:

• shower instead of taking a bath
• turn the lights off when you're not in the room
• turn on your A/C when only when you're home

Get out there and enjoy the day.

Don't be stuck to your computer like I am.