I discovered these compostable cups made of a sugar industry derivative called "bagasse" while partaking in my weekly cup of solar-roasted cacao drink at the Farmer's Market. That's my used cup in the photo above.
Online environmental products store Branch carries 
I first read about the missing Kim family on A Minor Thread's flickr page, where an image of a very serene and happy family's picture struck me deeply.
They have been missing since November 25, 2006 and 
As I mentioned in an earlier post about turbid water, Vancouver BC (and environs) has been subject to some serious weather lately. November brought us floods, then plenty o'snow, followed by a serious drop in temperature, more snow and now a 
Woop woop! You Grow Girl's The Dirt made it to round 2 of the Canadian Blog Awards for Best Activities Blog. Of course, the business of the season kept me from noticing until just now, Round 2 ends tomorrow (Dec. 1).
That gives you 2 voting Since no one else has been shameless enough to beg for votes, I'll step up. You Grow Girl's The Dirt has been nominated for a Canadian Blog Award for Best Activities Blog. There are tons of blogs I 
Good on Mountain Equipment Co-op in implementing the use of compostable, biodegradable bags in their stores. We use canvas bags and avoid taking plastic whenever possible, but I am really happy to see a real alternative moving into the marketplace.
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