I'm new. This is a concept I have been trying to live as long as I can remember. I had never heard the term "compacters" before last night when I saw a spot on...
Good to hear from you. Not a Newfoundlander but an Albertian. Next best thing. Would love to hear from other compacters. It does have its trials its love the...
Hey fellow compactors, Just wanted to check in, see how everyone is doing? I have to admit...I have fallen off the compacting wagon here and there- I am still...
Hello! Great to have an update. Doing ok here. We are setting up our basement to rent out and condensing our stuff into 2 floors vs 3 has been another ...
It's about time we checked in with each other! Thanks Ladies! My compact is going really well. I started on January 11th and had my "Jubilee Day" on June 8th;...
Hi there, I've just joined the Compact group because it's something that I want to start doing within my own life....and it came about because of the research...
Everywhere I look, people are talking about the importance of buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables. And I agree. Buying locally reduces pollution...
Read the packages in the frozen food aisle. Frozen vegetables are often processed within hours of having been picked, so the nutritional value can sometimes be...
And W5 just did a show about imports from China being labeled 'product of Canada' because the contents cost less than the packaging... I have no scientific...
Hi THere was an interesting article in the Globe and Mail (originating from Reuters) that discussed a debate regarding 'local grown' and a website worth...
You could join a winter CSA or local vegetable delivery. I don't know how close to Ottawa you are but I have some neighbours who get produce from Bryson farm...
Here's one way to get local produce - FREE! Earlier this week someone had a whole garden of radicho lettuce they were giving away - FREE! Local grown produce -...
Hello Compact Canada members, I'm a new member, a mom of 2 living near Vancouver, BC. I think The Compact is so exciting and I'm looking forward to the next...
*On Dec 1, 2007 7:39 PM, fitmom33 <fitmom33@...> wrote: * ... Welcome to the list! :) I'm afraid I live on the other side of the country, but I am also...
Just a note to share that when I went to Rochester a few weeks ago with friends to attend a lacrosse game, I felt rejuvenated by being a compacter. The group I...
Try Goodwill or Salvation Army. Here in Victoria, we have a great second hand store called Value Village there is always a office/stationary section. I've...
Thanks for both of your tips. I am a member of my local freecycle but nothing has come up yet. I have looked in smaller thrift stores, but you're probably...
Hello, I am brand new to the Compact Canada group thing and I am thrilled that this group exists. I wanted to let you all know that I was featured in the...
Martha, I'd be very interested in that, as i have many skills / abilities to offer. But i have a Canadian Taxation question for you :) Have you checked to se...
Martha, Bartering is a GOOD Earthcycle idea. I will support your initiative. Feel free to contact me directly. Joe W. from Martha <contact_martha@...>...
Hi, I'm planning a train trip to Ottawa soon (2 weeks), to visit an 86yr old aunt, who is in a hospice and terminal with brain cancer. I can get a 40% discount...
I am sorry, but i thought the entire philosophy of being a compacter was to try to avoid the whole perverse mechanism of consumerism (of which "coke points"...
Consuelo et al, Sorry for the misunderstanding, I wasn't encouraging people to go out and buy coke, only to get me their PIN's :) I get a lot of them by...
... Ooops! Wrong list :-)) Try joining a freecycle list. Although sharing points doesn't quite fall within the mission of Freecycle (which is to avoid objects...
Hi Renee and Sunshine....I am in NS as well, and am lucky enought to be on a farm. I am trying to grow things in my garden that can be canned for winter...
Hi. My name is Catherine Porter. I'm an environment reporter at the Toronto Star. I'm currently on maternity leave, not sleeping and taking care of my new...
Martha - hi - can i please have an invitation? Thanks, Chris Shaver, BSW ... From: contact_martha To: compactcanada@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September...
Friends, A friend of mine called me tonight with some interesting news; supposedly tomorrow Wed. Dec. 03 at 5pm, Zellers HAMILTON ONTARIO's Centre Mall...
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