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www.yachanagourmet.com
This fascinating site contains in depth
information on how growing cocao beans
organically benefits both the environment
and the farmers who grow it.This is a socially
progressive company bringing you healthy
chocolate alternatives to regular chocolate bars.
I feel uplifted by this site because it show what
vision and commitment can accomplish.
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www.saltspringseeds.com
Do you enjoy gardening? Salt Spring Seeds
is dedicated to bringing you heritage and
heirloom organic seeds, all of which are
untreated, open-pollinated and non-GMO.
Check out their online catalogue for a wide
selection of glorious seeds!
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www.greeneboard.com
The company www.jonapanels.com is the
eastern North American distributor for
an exciting new paneling that is made of
eco-friendly cement that uses magnesium oxide.
This paneling is non-combustible,waterproof,
naturally mold and mildew resistant,
and guaranteed not to buckle or swell.
Greene-board incorporates up to 70%
recycled materials. And, it is suitable for
walls, floors, and countertops. This is a
wonderful alternative to using mahogany
paneling for your building needs.
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www.birdsandbeans.ca
True coffee connaisseurs say
nothing compares to the taste of
organic coffee.
This Canadian site carries only certified
organic and shade grown coffee. Many
of their coffees are certified by the
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Institute
as Bird Friendly and some are certified
by the Rainforest Alliance. As well,
the trading conditions on most of
their coffees are certified by the
Rainforest Alliance or Transfair Canada.
They also offer organic chocolate products
such as chocolate bars, chocolate drinks,
raw cocoa beans, roasted cocoa nibs
and soy milk chocolate
bars.
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www.divacup.com
For small investment, here is an instant way
in which you can positively impact the
environment while at the same time
making your life easier. There's a
win/win situation for you! These
menstrual cups last for years and
are a breeze to use. You'll love the
convenience and feel good about
producing less garbage for the landfill
site if you have been using disposable
products up until now.
Visit their site to learn more!
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www.ecosuperior.com
"EcoSuperior provides a variety of programs geared
to help citizens protect water quality and take action
on water conservation. Whether you are a well owner,
a waterfront property owner or a teacher looking for
resources on the subject of water, check out the
following program links:
Water Conservation (toilet rebates, school
presentations, residential/commercial water audit services
Well Aware (information for well owners on proper
well and septic system maintenance)
Stream Stewardship (habitat protection
and monitoring water quality)."
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www.doctorswithoutborders.org
"Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
is an independent international medical humanitarian
organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected
by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters,
or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries."
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www.johntaylorgatto.com
John Taylor Gatto's book "The Underground
History of American Education" is an one of
the most interesting books I have ever read.
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www.guayaki.com
The taste of Guayaki Yerba Mate tea is
unforgetable. Equally impressive is
the company's dedication to fairtrade
and to the Amazon Rainforest. Their
fantastic website includes information
on the health benefits of yerba mate tea,
virtual tours, and photos of the 20,000
acre rainforest preserve on which the
tea is grown. This is a vibrant example
of how a company, the forest, and the
people can all flourish all at the same
time. You'll love this site.
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www.kiva.org
As the Kiva website says, "Kiva lets you lend to a specific
entrepreneur in the developing world - empowering them
to lift themselves out of poverty."
This is a very exciting and hopeful website. For the modest
amount of $25.00, you can contribute in a meaningful way
to the dreams of people who wish to start or expand their
own businesses.
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