Green City
The Zero Heroes: “We watched A Plastic Ocean and bawled our eyes out”
They decided that day—no more plastic
The Zero Heroes: “Disposable diapers, squeezable snacks and new toys are banned in our house”
They’ve been zero-wasters since January 2015
The Zero Heroes: “I make my own deodorant, body lotion, toothpaste, face wash and all-purpose cleaner”
She throws away about a half a grocery bag’s worth of garbage a month
Green Design: This Leslieville infill is 1,800 square feet of energy-efficient perfection
It’s toasty in winter, cool in summer, and looks pretty good, too
Green Design: This net-zero Stoney Lake cottage blends into the landscape
The upper section is for living, the lower for sleeping
Green Design: This midtown house was totally rebuilt from the top down
The owners are empty-nesters who downsized from a six-bedroom house to this
This highly determined super converted his building from eight dumpsters of garbage a week to one a month
The miraculous low-waste condo
These “unboxed” stores sell groceries, cosmetics and cleaning supplies in all their naked beauty
They offer aesthetically pleasing ways to reduce your climate-angst
Yes, Toronto has a low-waste cocktail bar
Supernova Ballroom is a gorgeous, disco-inspired lounge with an anti-waste ethos
Green City Shopping Guide
Sustainably sourced, planet-friendly, upcycled goodies for the climate-conscious consumer
“I went green. Maybe a little too green”
Here’s what happens when you foist extreme eco-consciousness on your unsuspecting family
