Recycling store receipts can contaminate recycled paper products with BPA
Store-printed receipts should not go into your paper recycling bin or composter. Whenever possible, ask for an e-receipt or no […]
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Dollar store pens: Bonzo bargain — or ecologically irresponsible?
You can get a big packet of pens for a buck or two at the dollar store. But is the […]
Algoma University professor provides science-based review of the case for a ferrochrome smelter
Dr. Pedro Antunes, a scientist and Canada Research Chair based at Algoma University, has published a 20-minute video presentation entitled […]
Re-using milk and frozen fruit bags!
In a perfect world, we’d never use plastic bags; in the real world in Canada, milk comes in plastic bags, […]
Stop! Before tossing packing peanuts…give one a bath!
Did you know…? Some packing peanuts are made out of corn or wheat starch rather than styrofoam, so they can […]
Clean North volunteers talk with ONNTV’s Tim Murphy about how you’re recycling wrong!
Clean North volunteers Josh Fillion and Abby Obenchain talked with Tim Murphy of Mornings With Lou-Anne and Tim about how we as a city need to up our recycling game!
Bloomin’ marvellous! Everything you ever wanted to know about the Sault’s community gardens
Sault Ste. Marie’s community garden scene is vibrant and thriving! It offers participants opportunities to spend more time in nature, […]
Keeping it green on Canada Day: 10 tips
For many Canadians, Canada Day is time to par-taaaaay! But how can we do it green and clean? Here are […]
Which is greener: sponge or dishcloth?
There’s not a lot of great news about the kitchen sponge. It’s been well-documented that in most homes, the kitchen […]
Can a life with less stuff help you live your best life?
It’s true! The health benefits of de-cluttering your home are well documented. You can live a healthier, more fulfilling life […]