Everything old turns new again, and ski poles are no exception. First manufactured out of bamboo in the early days of skiing, ski pole construction switched to steel, and then aluminum in the late 1950s. Today poles can be made from any of these materials, or from more costly composites like carbon fibre or graphite. Or, they can be made from … [Read more...]
by Kate Longmoore Since my life began as a seedling years ago, I have existed for one primary purpose – to spread joy and holiday cheer during the Christmas season. Being the center of attention comes and goes as the decorations go up and come down, but are you aware of just how brief my life cycle is? It all starts with my production in a … [Read more...]
According to the Recycling Council of B.C., more than 280 million beverage containers never made it to recycling centres last year. Although B.C. provides many ways to recycle empty containers, including recycling depots and return-to-retail operations with money-back incentives, some people still can’t be bothered to do the right … [Read more...]
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