Truth in Numbers? GMO labeling and Produce Stickers

by Lyndsay Grover, edited by Nicci Iaizzo I was instantly thrilled at the idea of being able to tell the difference between conventionally grown, organic and genetically modified produce, just by...

Grassroots Expands Organic Seed, Natural Gardening Selection

By Lyndsay Grover The weather is getting warmer which means it’s time to get your gardens started! If you haven’t already, now is the time to set up your seeds so they will be ready to plant when...

Lucky In Love – A Valentine’s Day Makeover

By Nicci Iaizzo Why is it that Valentine’s Day rarely moves me romantically? Perhaps it was the obligatory card exchange at my childhood Catholic school. As an artistic individual, the multitude of...

Moksha Yoga’s Green Living Mashup video

Learn to live green in less than 5 minutes If you want to learn how to live green, look no further: Moksha Yoga recently filmed this awesome mashup video of green habits and facts, chock full of...

Santa’s Carbon Footprint

We all know that with the end of December quickly approaching that Santa is busy getting everything set for his worldwide tour. The boots he has to fill sure can leave a large footprint behind. Our...

Gift ideas to learn how to go green

Help your friends learn how to go green with one of these gifts. Here are 5 ideas that offer a helpful and fun introduction. Soon enough, your lucky recipient will be hooked on: 1. Books or...

Sorting Through Eco-Confusion: why is organic cotton better?

If you are like many conscientious consumers it can be very confusing trying to sort through all the green labels and benefits especially when it comes to organic cotton.

How to choose organic bedding for winter

Warm hats and fuzzy sweaters may work well during the day, but at night all that is between you and cool air is your organic bedding. Let's take a look at what makes great winter bedding and what...

Green your Thanksgiving in 5 steps

Thanksgiving serves as another great opportunity to show your green side and get your family and friends involved. If you are the host, with a little DIY you can create a cozy environment and...

Green your Thanksgiving in 5 steps

Thanksgiving serves as another great opportunity to show your green side and get your family and friends involved. If you are the host, with a little DIY you can create a cozy environment and...

Getting Kids to Eat A Rainbow of Fruits and Veggies

Kids love rainbows! What's not to like, they're so bright and colourful! Did you know that you can take that love of rainbows and put it on a plate filled with fruits and vegetables?! Using a...

Getting Kids to Eat A Rainbow of Fruits and Veggies

Kids love rainbows! What's not to like, they're so bright and colourful! Did you know that you can take that love of rainbows and put it on a plate filled with fruits and vegetables?! Using a...

Making School Lunches Easier

It's time to start thinking about school lunches again. It can be challenging to create lunches that are healthy, well-balanced, environmentally friendly and something that your kids will enjoy...

How to Create a Fun Study Space For Your Kid

Does your kid think homework has to be boring? Not this year it doesn't. With an awesome study space all to themselves, that pencil is way more likely to be flying across those pages. Getting down...

It Ain’t Litterless Lunch if There’s Waste!

What’s convenient for parents rushing to pack lunch is causing a big issue for the environment - so the idea of Litterless Lunch was born.

Take Your Litterless Lunch From Zero to Hero

The average Canadian family uses over 1000 plastic bags per year. Good news: reducing your contribution is super easy and saves you money.

How to guard your sweet tooth (Infographic)

Here's to drinking less soda, eating less candy and avoiding filling your body with sugar that could also fill an entire dumpster!

How To Choose Safe, Natural Sunscreen for Your Family

Choose safe, natural sunscreen for you and your family. We take a look at what natural ingredients should be used and what toxins avoided.

Green Events in Toronto – July 2012

We have collected a few great green events happening in July in Toronto - get out there and enjoy!

10 Facts why you should use a shower water filter

There are so many reasons why you should be filtering your tap water. But have you ever realized that you are absorbing as much chlorine with one shower (approx. 25 gallons) as with about a weeks...

6 Toronto Events you don’t want to miss

We love our city! Toronto has never been so busy with parties, celebrations, festivals and exhibitions. From Woofstock to Veggie Pride, check out these upcoming events that will most certainly rock...

How To Clean Your Grill – Naturally

BBQ grills are one tough crowd when it comes to the cleaning department. But do not fear, we have some environmentally sound tips that will have your grills sparkling like new in no time.

Meet the Manufacturer – Parade Organic Baby Clothing

Parade has a collection of colorful, creative, modern and aspiring organic baby clothing that makes them unique and adored by many parents.

10 Tips for a Healthy Home – Environmental Health Consulting

Here are ten items which will improve the health of your home for yourself and your family. They will also contribute to better health for the planet. Everyone’s exposure is different, every home...

Earth Day 2012 Giveaway

Win a Water Powered Clock for Earth Day 2012! Would you like to win an awesome water clock? To enter, simply follow the prompts below.

Meet The Manufacturer – Nature Clean

Frank T. Ross, founder of Nature Clean started making healthy alternatives to chemical cleaning products when his wife, Genevieve Ross started having allergic reactions to dish detergents and...

Natural Cleaning Solutions

Since Grassroots opened in 1993, we have built a solid base of suggestion from customers on DIY green cleaning solutions. Read 10 Green Cleaning Tips that won’t break the bank and that will leave...

Spend An Electrifying Hour – Without Electricity

Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour.

2012 Edible Garden Container – Photo Contest by Toronto Balconies Bloom

Grassroots Welcomes Sweet Leaf Bath Co.

Grassroots proudly presents the story of our newest surprise, Rose and Stacey and Sweet Leaf Bath Company! Tell us a bit about Sweet Leaf Bath Co. Sweet Leaf Bath Company was born in the fall of...