Clean Economy / Climate Change / Livable Communities / Plastic Pollution / Safeguarding Freshwater / Toxics / Dec 27, 2019
2019 was a big year for environmental news. Here’s a quick recap: UN scientists took off the gloves on their warnings to us about…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Toxics / Dec 13, 2019
The ultimate eco-guide to (not) gift giving this holiday season
Creative alternatives and new traditions to gift giving Just as I’m trying to move towards a low-waste lifestyle, along comes Christmas – the largest…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Toxics / Oct 25, 2019
The scariest things this Halloween are plastic and toxic chemicals. Here are some ways to avoid them
Hello, all you ghosts and goblins out there! We have a spooky story to share. Halloween is coming soon and you need to take…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Oct 04, 2019
How Toronto’s plan to reduce single-use plastic items can be a game changer
Single-use plastic takeaway items such as bags, coffee cups, and Stryofoam have received a lot of criticism in the media lately. And rightfully so….Read More
Plastic Pollution / Oct 02, 2019
Eight ways the Ontario government can reduce plastic waste
When it comes to stopping plastic pollution, there’s so much onus on consumers to change their habits. But did you know that the best…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Sep 17, 2019
Everything you want to know about proposed changes to Ontario’s Blue Box
Last month, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment announced that changes will be made to the Blue Box starting in 2023 . We applauded this…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Jul 30, 2019
Mythbusting 5/5: Plastic pollution is our fault
It’s easy to feel responsible for the plastic mess we find ourselves in and naturally, we feel a sense of responsibility to clean it…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Jul 25, 2019
Mythbusting 4/5: Burning plastic for energy is a great solution to end plastic pollution
From spewing harmful chemicals into our air to contributing to climate change, burning plastic waste is not a sustainable solution to end plastic pollution. …Read More
Plastic Pollution / Jul 24, 2019
Rome wasn’t built in a day and #PlasticFreeJuly won’t end plastic pollution - but it’s a good start!
With #PlasticFreeJuly coming to an end, it’s time to step back and think about why this month exists in the first place. It is…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Jul 23, 2019
Mythbusting 3/5: Plastic only pollutes the oceans
Yes, our oceans are drowning in plastic waste but it doesn’t end there. From the Great Lakes to the food we eat and the…Read More