Community The Strathcona BIA wants to turn their troubled industrial neighbourhood into a place that strengthens community. Gardens bring people outside, get them working together and having conversations. This helps strengthen relationships and engagement within the neighbourhood, giving participants a sense of belonging and ownership. Nutritious Native Plants Edible plants would provide new opportunities for […]
Jeremy Holmes of FROGBOX Seattle has been nominated for Sustainable Seattle’s Sustainability Award. On December 16th from 5- 9 pm, Sustainable Seattle will celebrate the passing year and announce award recipients. They will award individuals, organizations and initiatives for their leadership in bringing positive change towards one of the 24 goals within Sustainable Seattle’s fourth iteration […]
The Nature Playground project responds to an urgent need for children to become more connected with nature. There are several reasons why this is an urgent issue. First of all, children are spending most of their time tied to electronic media. They are not receiving a multi-sensory experience while they sit in front of screens. […]
BestWest Roofing is one of 34 GVHBA members participating in the 15th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. In partnership with FrogBox, who will be providing drop-off bins, BestWest Roofing will be accepting coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts. Donations will then be distributed […]
Moving can be a bit….stressful. Although FROGBOX can help make your move easier, we often provide extra support by refering clients to other experts. When you are moving, you are faced with the complexity of packing your entire life into boxes. You are faced with the process of uprooting your entire reality. It is fortunate that […]
??At FROGBOX we are blessed with the privilege of making new friends every day! Recently, we connected with an awesome group of folks in Victoria BC called “WIN” (The Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative). We had just finished picking up a massive order of boxes from BC Ferries, when we heard that WIN wanted […]
Too much stuff? Are you a couple or a family overwhelmed with clutter? Does all your stuff create stress and conflict in your relationships? A new HGTV television show seeks families to participate in a “de-cluttering experiment.” This new show will help you liberate yourself from the chaos of clutter! In this exciting new show, […]
There are many life events that require consumption. If you are a conscious consumer, you may feel overwhelmed by the process of reading labels and fine print. Our society is learning more about how to decode the language of sustainable and ethical products. However, it has become painfully clear that consumption is the biggest problem. […]
Green Space in any community has a tangible impact. There have been numerous studies on the connection between green space and social illness. Even small gardens have been proven to reduce stress and aggression. The process of creating gardens also builds community. Right now, you have the opportunity to vote for an exciting project that will […]
Vancouver, B.C. is often perceived as a mecca for sustainability. We are surrounded by an abundance of natural resources and our city consists of many innovative leaders in sustainability. Therefore, it is fitting for Vancouver to host one of the most important sustainability conferences. The dynamic discourse and inspiring speakers have lit-up Vancouver’s downtown core. […]
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