CHF Canada The Natural Step
Table of
contents
Sustainability –
What’s all the fuss?
How can this help
me make decisions
in my coop
?
Room-by-room tips
and resources for further
ideas and action
What about
renovations
?
What else? Resources
and links
 
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void-washers
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void-potatoes

Did you know?

“In Canada, there are over 23,000 chemicals registered for production and use, and the majority have not been tested for their impacts on human health, wildlife or the environment.” – Toxic Nation. Find out more at: environmental defense.

Turn it down

Turn your thermostat down to about 15°C when you go out or when you are sleeping. You can save 10 to 15% on your total energy bill!

Go with the grain

If you can use wood products such as beds made from certified sustainable wood. This reduces the impact on nature, with wood from well-managed ecosystems.

Save your health

Use only natural paints and finishes, or water-based paints with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Most paints and varnishes release harmful chemicals and compounds into natural systems. They can also be absorbed into our bodies.

Sleep in

If you can, buy organic bedding and clothing. It helps reduce the exposure to agro-chemicals for workers in the developing world.

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