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Vancouver Fashion Scene

It should come as no surprise that Vancouver has many fashion designers who are working with natural fabrics and who are dedicated to environmentally responsible and sustainable business practices. It should also come as no surprise that consumers go through a lot of clothing and that on average we throw away 30 kilograms of clothing per person per year.

How Fresh is your Salad?

Urbanization has resulted in a diminished interest in home gardening. The vast variety of food available results in dinners that have travelled thousands of miles. Perhaps my interest in this topic was sparked when rushed into a major grocery store and purchased a bottle store brand dill pickles. At home I opened them and bit into one only to be hugely disappointed. Suddenly, I