Homeowners looking for a more responsible way to keep their houses cool in the summer and warm in the winter may soon have a viable alternative to that good old pink fiberglass insulation so many of us have suffered through installing.

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When I first read this question, posed by environmental marketing agency TerraChoice, the initial knee-jerk response that popped into my head was something along the lines of “too many”.

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For the month of April, we’ve agreed to offer a 10% discount on all orders (including customs and commissions) via our friends at SustainLane.

SustainLane.com is a community driven site, featuring personal accounts, tips and advice, news, and business/product reviews for sustainable living. The site also features a section called the GreenSaver, a directory of weekly discounts offered on environmentally conscious goods and services. Definitely worth checking out.

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As many of you are probably aware, there is a drive underway this month encouraging people to unite and donate to organizations fighting hunger at home. April Food Day is asking all those who write blogs and those who read them to donate $1.00 in April.

Most of us could probably dig one dollar out from under the sofa cushions, yet it equates to ten pounds of food, or seven full meals. Of course, people are encouraged to donate any amount. Please help us fight hunger.

Canada: Click Here for Food Banks Canada

USA: Click Here for Feeding America

UK: Click Here for Action Against Hunger

One of the core operating principles at SIDD centers around sustainability and responsible business practice. Now, we know it’s trendy to ‘go green’, but honestly, how many companies actually do it? It’s a noble cause, absolutely, but a coat of nasty green paint hardly qualifies.

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