The Green Living Show Vancouver

Submitted by Alexa Booth on Sun, 03/02/2008 - 03:36.

Just got back from the Green Living Show at BC Place. I ended up going for the last 2 hours of the day, which I'm actually really glad I did end up going so late in the day, when most of the people had already left; gave me more of a chance to chat with the people at their booths.

I first stopped off at: bamboostyle.com

It's Not Easy Being Green

Submitted by Alexa Booth on Thu, 12/20/2007 - 18:37.

As Kermit the Frog sang: "It's not easy being green." But it's getting a lot easier. Especially with the appearance of Happyfrog.ca, an online directory of sustainable, green businesses in British Columbia. At Happyfrog.ca you can register, and add new sustainable/green listings, or rate and review existing ones.

Adventuring Down Main st: Twigg & Hottie

Submitted by Alexa Booth on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 19:09.

I love finding stores that sell local designer's clothes/jewelry. Twigg & Hottie at 3671 Main Street Offers one-of-a-kind/small run designs with prices that reflect that. While a lot of their clothes are priced a bit in the highend, there are lots of their clothes that are quite reasonable. Shirts upwards of $60-80, and a few hats for $45-50.

Finally! Organic, Sustainable & Local Clothing!

Submitted by Alexa Booth on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 19:02.

I have yet to find a place in Vancouver that has a better selection of organic and sustainable clothing from a variety of brands than Organix in granville island.

Am so glad they finally moved to a larger space in Granville island, now located at 1524 Duranleau Street- with lots more products. (I just picked up a nice recycled Wool Jacket for winter by Grace & Cello, a no-sweat shop canadian company based out of Montreal-- am SUPER pleased with)

Always a great experience walking into Organix: friendly, helpful atmosphere.

Organic Coffee, in the midst of Canadaline Construction

Submitted by Alexa Booth on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 14:21.

Trees Organic Coffee house.. Makes a very delicious Chai lattes, and really yummy looseleaf green tea bags. Friendly, warm atmosphere. Only serves 100% organic coffee, which is roasted on premises. Is a really great place to hang out with friends for a chat over coffee, or have a casual business meeting. I frequently go there to use their free w i-fi and chat about projects and life over a warm beverage.

The Naam Disaster

Submitted by Alexa Booth on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 13:42.

I had heard such good things about The Naam before finally going to it. Being a vegan for so many years it was great to go to a restraunt that served mostly vegan or at least vegetarian menu items and some organic options. I've since started eating sustainable fish/seafood (so my options are less limited now!)

I had tried a few times to go to Naam, when I lived in Kits, I used to walk by, and there was always this rediculous long lineup outside. One day I managed to get in without much of a wait. And I figured, it must be really good for such a lineup. But no. Was just an extremely tiny restraunt with only one server for all the tables.