Toxic chemicals seem to be everywhere - even in your favourite beauty product.  The Huffington Post has put together a slide show of toxic chemicals that you can find in common household and beauty products.  There is everything from lead in lipstick to weed killer in drinking water.  Yikes.

Thanks Huff Post for keeping us informed and aware!

Summer is here and people are heading off on vacations!  If you find yourself near the ocean and interested in trying your hand at surfing, don't leave home without this product!

Wet Women, owned and operated by Megan Fisher has created a Surf Wax that is good for your board and good for the environment.

Surfboards, like their winter counterparts need to be waxed.  However surfers wax their boards to help them get a better grip and stay up longer and Wet Women Surf Wax helps them do just that - oh and if you think surfing is a guy thing, you're wrong! 

Wet Women Surf Wax is 100% biodegradable and compostable. It is harmless to the surfer, the ocean and all the little critters that call the ocean home. 

Making green changes to does not have to be hard or painful, it's all about alternatives and we're here to help you find them.

Enjoy the ride!

The GreenStop Team

Ever wondered what else you could clean with ketchup besides a plate of fries?  This article from yahoo.com, reveals the kitchen item that responds best to ketchup!  The article also reveals other non-likely cleaners that can help keep your kitchen sparkling!

Do you have any non-traditional cleaners that you would use? We would love to know about them!

The GreenStop Team

Eating local can be done year-round but in the summer it's that much easier, especially if you live in Ottawa.
 
The obvious choices for fresh, local fruit and vegetables in Ottawa are the Byward Market, and Parkdale Market, but there are many other options out there!

The Ottawa Farmers' Market is located in parking lot 4 of Lansdowne Park and brings together local producers of fruit, vegetables, meat and ever arts and crafts! The Market is seasonal and is open every Sunday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm until the end of October. The market has limited hours on some Thursday's and Saturday's throughout the season (pls check their website for specific times).

The Ottawa Farmers' market has opened a new satellite market in Orleans. It is located at Centrum Plaza and will be open Friday's between noon and 7:00 pm until October 29th.

There are so many great choices in Ottawa - if you need more info, the City of Ottawa has a list of local Farmer's Markets.

Wherever you go, take advantage of these seasonal markets to enjoy the best food Ottawa has to offer!

The GreenStop Team