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Events On Pender Island - Earth Day, Saturday April 19, 2008
What are you doing this weekend? Why not make some plans for a last minute getaway to Pender this weekend? The natural beauty will leave you refreshed and renewed! As you may know it is Earth Day this Saturday, so while you are here you can take some Read More...
Posted 15 April 08 01:26 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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It Ain't Easy Being Green (Especially These Days)
Right from the start, you should know that this post has nothing to do with Pender Island. Or real estate. It's all about amphibians -- you know, frogs and friends -- and what is happening to them. In a much earlier life , I worked as a Keeper at Read More...
Posted 02 April 08 01:57 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Have You Heard of Eco Balls?
REDUCE YOUR LAUNDRY BILLS BY UP TO 80% AND HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT TOO! What are they and what are they for? Eco-balls are the environmentally sensitive way to do your laundry. You simply place 3 eco balls in with your wash, INSTEAD of your regular Read More...
Posted 01 April 08 01:08 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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What Did You Do for Earth Hour '08?
Over here at our place, we had the fire burning in the wood stove. We lit a few candles for some extra lighting, and then we got out the dice and scorecard for a few rounds of Yahtzee! Add a beer for me and a glass of wine for my wife, and the hour passed Read More...
Posted 29 March 08 08:05 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Reminder: Earth Hour Approaches! 2 Days to Go...
Just a quick reminder to everyone that Earth Hour is coming up on Saturday, March 29. The concept originated in Sydney, Aus in 2007, and has now spread worldwide, as a movement to help fight global warming. Individuals, businesses and organizations are Read More...
Posted 27 March 08 07:52 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Islands Trust - A Great Resource for Pender Island Buyers
North Pender? If you are considering purchasing property on North Pender Island, or even if you already live on our great island, you should take some time to browse throught the North Pender section of the Islands Trust's website. Here you will find Read More...
Posted 26 March 08 02:41 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Get Money Back from BC Hydro When You Purchase Energy Star Appliances
Spring is the time that many of use start thinking about home renovations. If you live in BC and are considering remodelling your kitchen or laundry room, you should know that BC Hydro is offering mail-in rebates when you purchase ENERGY STAR labelled Read More...
Posted 19 March 08 11:39 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Earth Hour – Take an Hour to Make a Difference on March 29, 2008
On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. If the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 Read More...
Posted 18 March 08 07:25 by Howard Sanders | 1 Comments   
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More Tips to Reduce Wood Smoke Pollution
OK, so you have your CSA/EPA certified wood stove, and have properly prepared, seasoned and stored your wood for maximum burning efficiency (see previous posts…) Here are some burning tips to help you get the most enjoyment and efficiency out of Read More...
Posted 09 January 08 09:48 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Reducing Wood Smoke Pollution
Wood smoke contains over 100 pollutants -- these pollutants not only negatively impact the environment but are also linked to a wide range of health problems. According to Environment Canada , residential wood combustion is a major contributor to winter Read More...
Posted 07 January 08 09:38 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Choosing A Wood Heating Appliance for your Home
As I wrote yesterday, approximately 20 percent of the single family dwellings in Canada are heated to some extent with wood. According to Environment Canada , residential wood heating is the third largest source of fine particle emissions associated with Read More...
Posted 05 January 08 10:31 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Heating Your Home with Wood: Eco-friendly? Carbon Neutral?
Approximately 20 percent of the single family dwellings in Canada are heated to some extent with wood. According to Environment Canada , wood is used in more than 3 million Canadian homes as either a primary or secondary heat source. Of course, woodstoves Read More...
Posted 04 January 08 11:56 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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