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Myth Busted: You CAN live car-free in Winnipeg

by Sustainable Transportation | Aug 15, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Healthy Travel, Living Well | 5 comments

Based on responses, it is a resounding “yes” that it is possible to live car-free in Winnipeg! But a few key themes emerged that enable these ‘Peggers to live without owning a car.

Share them apples!

by Sustainable Transportation | Aug 4, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Living Well | 7 comments

Do you have extra fruit that you just don’t know what to do with? Don’t let it go to waste, register your fruit tree or bush with Fruit Share Manitoba and share it!

How to camp without a trace

by Sustainable Transportation | Jul 26, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Living Well | 0 comments

We all enjoy exploring the great outdoors in the summertime. But do you know how to do it without impacting our natural spaces? Here are some suggestions.

Keep cool with less air conditioning

by Living Green, Living Well | Jul 18, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Living Well | 3 comments

With hot temperatures across much of southern Manitoba, we are all struggling to find ways to keep cool. Find ways to do so with less air conditioning.

Building a Greener Cottage

by Sustainable Transportation | Jul 13, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Living Well

Building a new home or cottage uses a lot of resources. By planning for a green cottage from the get-go, you will lighten your costs and your impact on the planet.