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Buy Nothing Day 2016

Buy Nothing Day 2016

by Living Green, Living Well | Nov 18, 2016 | Gifts, Green Your Routine, In Your Community, Reduce your Waste

On Friday November 25, join the global movement to gain something by buying nothing.

Less driving: Boosting bottom lines and productivity

by Beth McKechnie | Jan 25, 2016 | Healthy Travel

Employees today are less interested in a long commute and more interested in employers that offer alternatives to depending on a car to get to work. Avison Young presents arguments why it benefits corporations to pay attention along with three key strategies to minimize personal vehicle use.

Active commuting improves psychological well-being

by Beth McKechnie | Sep 1, 2015 | Healthy Travel, Travel Planning for Work, Travel Planning with Kids

Want to improve your mental health? This longitudinal survey from the UK shows a positive link between walking, cycling and even transit with psychological well-being.

Lack of exercise responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity

by Beth McKechnie | Feb 23, 2015 | Green Your Routine, Healthy Travel, Living Well | 0 comments

While this study reveals that physical activitiy is even more damaging than obesity, we obviously want to ensure we are both active and at a healthy weight. The results certainly underscore how even “healthy weight” individuals would greatly benefit from...

Location Matters

by Beth McKechnie | Feb 2, 2015 | Green Your Routine, Healthy Travel, Living Well | 0 comments

Factoring location costs into homebuying decisions It’s a bit of a conundrum. On one hand, homebuyers are looking for walkable neighbourhoods with amenities nearby. Yet in many cities, finding a family-friendly home within budget often means choosing a...
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