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ACTION ALERT: The province wants your input on passing the hazardous waste baton to producers

The Ontario Government has written a new regulation for disposing of and recycling hazardous waste such as paints, pesticides, solvents, […]

By CleanNorthFebruary 17, 2021
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Sault Climate Hub events

Sault Climate Hub’s first seminar spotlights city’s climate change plan, draws a crowd

Last night our sister organization Sault Climate Hub hosted the first in a series of virtual seminars focused on climate […]

By CleanNorthJanuary 28, 2021
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Small nuclear reactors: Can they help stop climate change?

Are small modular reactors (SMRs) a key to meeting Canada’s climate change targets? And should federal funds go towards developing […]

By CleanNorthJanuary 27, 2021
Sault Climate Hub events

You’re invited to the first Sault Climate Hub seminar! City’s climate change plan is in the spotlight

Sault Climate Hub is launching its new seminar series on Wednesday evening (January 27) at 7:30 pm via Zoom. The […]

By CleanNorthJanuary 25, 2021
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Clean North news updates

Stuff you buy online and return may be ending up in a landfill

Are you one of the overwhelming majority of people who think online returns go back on the shelf and are […]

By CleanNorthDecember 27, 2020
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Holiday recycling tips! Everything you need to know to cut mess/waste on the big day

Over the holidays, how much waste we produce rises by 25% or more. It’s in all of our best interests […]

By CleanNorthDecember 27, 2020
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Clean North news updates

Reuse (rather than recycle) those cardboard boxes from online shopping

Think you’re living green because you recycle cardboard boxes? You can be even greener by reusing them! Here’s why: It […]

By CleanNorthDecember 21, 2020
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Rat poison: Risky to people, kills rat predators

Rats are a fact of life in a river town like Sault Ste. Marie. Unless your yard is empty (no […]

By CleanNorthDecember 9, 2020
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Winter cycling: Yes, it’s possible! But preparation is critical

Yes, Saultites…even we can keep cycling all winter long. Winter cycling is a great way to reduce fossil fuel use […]

By CleanNorthDecember 7, 2020
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My brother and the waffle iron: The case for secondhand gifts

By Clean North volunteer Abby Obenchain Have you ever given a secondhand gift? Or do you think that if you […]

By CleanNorthDecember 6, 2020
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