Reducing plastic waste a priority for local design firm
How can businesses and institutions reduce plastic waste? We let Sheri Tuck, a LEED-accredited professional and registered interior designer with […]
Category: Clean North news updates
Consider the environment before you vote—or we could all pay, pay, pay in the long run
Clean North is urging voters to not let the environment be shunted to the back seat during the provincial election. […]
Father’s Day gift ideas from Clean North! How about a rain barrel or a bat house?
Father’s Day is coming — why not go green for Dad’s special day? Clean North has both rain barrels and […]
Apply for a Clean North/Shaw scholarship!
DEADLINE: June 5, 2022 Clean North and Shaw have come together to provide Algoma District youth with scholarship opportunities to […]
Peat moss vs. coconut coir: Which is more sustainable?
One of the big decisions gardeners have to make is what amendments to add to soil to help plants grow […]
Pheretimoid jumping worms confirmed to be in Ontario; can destroy topsoil
By Cathy Kavassalis, master gardener and administrator, Master Gardeners of Ontario Facebook group Pheretimoid jumping worms have now been confirmed […]
Chloe and Jenna win Clean North/Shaw scholarships
Clean North congratulates Chloe Haney and Jenna Mauro, two local high school students, who each were awarded a $500 scholarship […]
Every drop counts: Conserving water at home and in your garden
By Guest Writer Abbi Johnston Did you know that only about 1% of the Earth’s water is freshwater suitable for […]
Wildfire smoke: Why is it dangerous, and how can we stay safe?
Smoke from wildfires is toxic air pollution. So when our area is affected, heed warnings and take steps to limit […]
Manual mowers: Quiet, pollution/greenhouse gas free, safer, better for your lawn
Did you know that gas-powered lawn mowers are a major source of air pollution? In fact, one hour of running […]