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The Good Planet Co.
764 Fort St
Victoria, BC
V8W 1H2
Telephone:
(250) 590-3500
Toll-free:
1 (888) 590-3505
10am-6pm PST
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Greetings!
 Happy Earth Day from The Good Planet Company! Forty years after the very first Earth Day, our planet is under increasing stress from the demands of its resident 6.8 billion human beings.
Our customers frequently ask us exactly how does one "save the
planet?" It's so easy to become overwhelmed by the challenges we face from climate change, air and water pollution, habitat destruction and species losses. These issues, coupled with the frustrating political processes in place to fix them, can make even the most optimistic of us wring our hands in frustration.
We think the best solution is to start out by saving ourselves, our families and our communities. Continue to reduce, reuse and recycle, to respect the cycle of nature, to live consciously, to act mindfully, to encourage bees to pollinate flowers (see below!), to support grassroots organizations and to live well with less.
People power is strong! Let your friends and neighbours know that a Green life is a good life. As Mother Theresa once said, "Do not wait for leaders. Do it alone, person to person"
Happy Earth Day! Enjoy!
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New Arrivals
There are always new products coming into The Good Planet Company, here are just a few selections from our April arrivals...
- Sunglasses made from recycled materials
- Old Fashioned Milk Paint
- Biodegradable Spaghetti Scrubs
- Locally made Sapadilla household cleaners
- Beautiful new designs in stainless steel drinking bottles
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Featured Product
Bee Cottages!
 Did you know that 80% of all crops in British Columbia, including fruits,
vegetables, nuts and soy, depend on bee pollination?
The honey bee population on Vancouver Island has declined 90% heading into this spring due to mites, habitat loss and pesticides. Since many native bee species are wood dwelling, yet not capable of making their own nesting holes, it is important to provide bee boxes for pollinators to lay their eggs. You can find more information, and locally-made bee "Starter Cottages" at The Good Planet Company. |
Events
What's happening in and around Victoria this week
Thursday 22nd April
The Good Planet Company will be exhibiting at the RRU Earth Day Trade Show!
Royal Roads University students welcome local businesses that explore the opportunities found in sustainable products or those organizations that help people understand the importance of minimizing our impact on the environment. The trade show takes place on the Quarterdeck of the Grant Building between 11am and 3pm. Please drop by and say hello to Andrea, who will be hosting The Good Planet Company's table!
Saturday 24th April
Earth Walk Concert and Environmental Fair
Meet up at the Provincial Legislature, parade up Government Street to Centennial Square. Hear some great music and meet some of Victoria's dynamic grassroots organizations.
Saturday 24th April
Presentations and readings
at Chapters, 1212 Douglas Street:
1:00pm The Zero Mile Diet, author Carolyn Herriott
7:00pm The Climate Challenge, author Guy Dauncey
Sunday 25th April
EarthFest!
The Sierra Club BC presents EarthFest! a multicultural community event open to all who like to celebrate the earth, nature and an environmental spirit with music, dancing and more! EarthFest! kicks off with a wild and wonderful parade through Fernwood led by the Masala World Percussion Band. They've got Tambura Rasa's electrifying Flamenco, Balkan and Sharqi beats, No-Issues, a local band with sweet New Caledonian/reggae fusion stylings, Moondance Dynamic Arts School and Flash in the Pan with smokin' local bluegrass music.
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Home
A film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand
A few people have asked us about The Good Planet Company's connection to the France-based environmental non profit organization GoodPlanet.org. We have very similar names, we share a love for the planet Earth, but have no other affiliation.
Recently, GoodPlanet.org very graciously mailed us a copy of the North American version of their exquisite movie, Home, narrated by Glenn Close. We strongly encourage you to catch it on You Tube
It's a magnificent and inspiring view of the planet from a very gifted cinematographer. Please don't miss it!
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$10 off our Indoor Composter Kit!
This odourless indoor composting system provides the proper features and environment for fermentation to take place. With
EM Bokashi Compost Starter, this complete system allows families to
produce compost in as little as two months!
It utilizes a strainer Basket, Liquid collection area and draining spout for the separation and draining of "compost tea." Our customers last summer reported sensational fruits and blooms from plants fertilized from their Bokashi Composter!
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The friendly staff at The Good Planet Company
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