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happyfrog Evolves from Small Amphibian to Mighty Mammal - Say hello to 3rd Whale

Submitted by daveo on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 11:05.
A busy year in the pond

Since launching happyfrog.ca just over a year ago, the small band of eco-minded renegades worked hard to help sustainability-focused businesses and organizations gain valuable exposure on the web, and in close conjunction with this effort, help green-minded consumers find these great biz'es and orgs.

 
 

Beyond the cloth bag: Sustainable work for a sustainable future

Submitted by christys on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 13:49.

Don't miss this Sustainable Career Fair, presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services, Trade Solutions!

The event takes place on Thursday, November 13th from 10am to 4pm at the Trades Solutions office at #300 530 Hornby Street in Downtown Vancouver.

What they say:

 
 

Know your Local Water at the Health Show happyfrog.ca Pondcast

Submitted by daveo on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 17:23.

11:05 minutes (15.24 MB)

Vancouver has exceptional drinking water but there is many reasons for concern - chlorination, excessive water laws, groundwater protection and finding a filter made for local water. Mary of yourwatermatters.com also invites you to speak your mind by contacting the Ground Water Advisory Board.

 
 

Meeting Friends at Health Show at Canada Place

Submitted by daveo on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 17:19.

Health Show at Canada Place

happyfrog at the health show

No doubt that getting out to meet to the community is a big part of spreading the happyfrog message of bringing sustainability-minded companies and consumers together.

Our most recent foray was the Vancouver Health Show at Canada Place Oct. 25-26th.

Under the sails on a beautiful autumn day, we met many new friends with interesting products, and answered lots of questions about what we are up to: "Getting people in touch with greener choices in their neighbourhoods," is the way we like to put it.

 
 

Grab a Stylish and Durable Bag at the Health Show happyfrog.ca Pondcast

Submitted by daveo on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 11:21.

5:29 minutes (7.55 MB)

Bringing your own bag is easier, more stylish with Moukisac.com. Marie tells about her durable 6 in 1 bag system which starts as a fanny pack and turns into a shopping bag with a variety of small sacks for bulks, produce and even sprouting.

 
 

Join the Pod Mob quest for Sustainable Sushi

Submitted by christys on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 13:50.

What the heck is a Pod Mob you ask?

Well, hang on to your socks because it's pretty darn cool, and it is going to revolutionize the way that consumers affect change in the business world.

 
 

Dried Fruit for Washing Clothes at the Health Show happyfrog.ca Pondcast

Submitted by daveo on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 15:20.

5:58 minutes (8.33 MB)

Soap Nuts are a fruit for washing clothes - the waste water is non-polluting, the soap packets are compostable and the smell is like lemongrass. The fruits are grown, dried and prepared in India and fairly traded to green consumers in Vancouver.

Learn more about Sapindus (aka soap nuts) at Wikipedia

 
 

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