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The village of Baie-Saint-Paul in Charlevoix
Choosing where to live

Moving to the country - living a rural lifestyle

...live, but a little carbon intensive if you aren't careful. Here's a few tips that might help. 1. Commuting. Do you live more than 25 miles from your work? Depending on your vehicle, your annual commute will release between one and three tons of greenhouse gases. You will also spend over 260 hours a year in your car, wh...

Suburb of Toronto
Choosing where to live

Living a greener lifestyle in the suburbs

...live a green lifestyle in the suburbs. Find all you need to know about sustainable construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these related pages :  Living a  green lifestyle in the city Moving to the country - rural lifestyle  Urban living - green lifestyle and transportation Evaluating a home before...

ProductiveHouse in Montreal
Choosing where to live

Green living in the city

...greenest places to live. Transportation, services, and utilities are already there, not to mention usually the house itself. Despite all the advantages of the countryside, living outside of cities can have a negative impact on the environment. You can make your lifestyle in the city greener with these ideas. 1. Tips fo...

Choosing where to live

Urban living

...green urban living. Find all you need to know about sustainable construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these related pages :  Living a  green lifestyle in the city Green lifestyle in the in the suburbs Moving to the country - rural lifestyle  Evaluating a home before purchase - how to identify maj...