Do your homework when choosing “biodegradable” bags
Think biodegradable bags are the perfect alternative to regular plastic bags that take hundreds of years to break down?
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Using beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap
Single-use plastics are an ecological disaster. Using beeswax wraps can help you dramatically reduce your use of plastic wrap and […]
5 ways you can celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day is coming up on April 17! Here are 5 ways you can mark the occasion to help green our […]
Looking for a smart, safe way to donate surplus food?
Our last blog post detailed how Canadians are throwing away about of the third of the food produced in this […]
Green Gardening 101: Control weeds and conserve soil moisture with mulch!
Mulch is the friend of all gardeners!
Re-gifting can help reduce carbon emissions/waste heading to the landfill
Planning on buying new gifts for your Christmas party? Why not be like Sault Area Hospital retirees, who dispense gift […]
An astounding one-third of food produced in Canada never gets eaten! Learn what “best before” dates really mean
The National Zero Waste Council has released its updated strategy for preventing food waste in Canada. A key finding: More […]