Brodie C.'s Profile
Method's Snozberries Smell Like Snozberries
The reason you should buy this over other dish detergents is that Method's lavender actually smells authentic. Other national brands claiming to be scented tend to smell the same way you'd expect chewing gum to smell. Mostly similar but clearly artificial. Method's scents always smell either spot on or totally unique and awesome.
Also I love the bottle and how they bring an aesthetic quality to their product design. Other natural companies have similar or better products but dress them in drab packaging. I swear some products make their packages unappealing on purpose to seem more authentic. I'm glad Method dresses up for the prom.
keywords: dish detergent, lavender soap
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Like Christmas in Your Toilet
While this product is not the greenest in the world it does clean your bowl without the aid of common toilet bowl cleaners like hydrochloric acid or other harsh basic compounds. Instead plant based coceth-4 and deceth-5 are used which I assume are surfactants. In addition is lactic acid which softens away mineral deposits. The product is claimed biodegradable on Seventh Generation's website however no standardized testing is cited. Hopefully this isn't just marketing magic.
My toilet was relatively clean when I used this product first. There were a few areas that could use some, uh, polishing and the product worked as well as harsher traditional brands I've used in the past. I used the toilet brush method of cleaning. Is there any other method? Hands on usually works for me but not in this situation.
The "emerald cypress & fur" scent is refreshing and clean smelling without being overpowering or overtly floral and sickening. Those people sensitive to scent are probably bested suited with unscented products which I'm sure are on the market. If you like scents then you'll probably this product.
Overall this stuff worked like toilet bowl cleaner should. And hopefully without added harsh acids into the local bay.
keywords: emerald, cyprus, toilet, bowl, cleaner
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Trying Hard on the Big Scale
The house brand of one of Canada's largest retailers, Loblaws Companies, PC tries to cover all the bases in an attempt to fend off Wal-Mart entering the Canadian grocery business. Unfortunately they are also fighting against Whole Foods, local organic groceries and a host of others with mega-stores.
Regardless in their stores they manage to offer a lot of local and organic produce as well as the regulars. And their house brands tend to have that cute Trader Joe's odd-ball aspect to them. Like a house brand cereal with spelt, quinoa and amaranth grains priced low far before ancient grains were trendy. Also a greener line of household products that retain competitive prices whilst not being 100% organic. Like hydrogen peroxide bleach alternative, unbleached coffee filters and 100% post consumer waist paper products.
The company's franchises are by and large unionized. They retain older staff and pay good wages upwards of $15/hr for seasoned workers.
keywords: mega, canadian, national, grocery, retailer, produce, organic, health, beauty, green, union
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Aztec Style
My boyfriend brought me a can of this from North Carolina. It's absolutely amazing on it's own or as a booster for an awesome cuppa joe. Try it mixed in with some nice plain yogurt as well!
keywords: hot chocolate, ancient, chilli, hot, cocoa
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Green Me From the Top Down
I don't make a lot of money. But the environment and waters matter to me living here down by one of Canada's dirtiest harbours. So I decided to start from the top down and work on buying a shampoo and conditioner without Bad Things in it. Jason was the best price and smelt the best at the grocery store. $6CAD for the bottle with a $2 coupon from a local flyer. I love the Natural Sea Kelp, smells amazing and tropical during cold Canadian winters. A nice pick me up. And it leaves my hair just the right amount of clean. Dudes: The conditioner is awesome for facial hair.
Making the jump to more green products that are well made is a big jump. But I'm trying. More reviews to come!
keywords: shampoo, jason, organic, conditioner
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