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How plant-based eating can help save us from climate change

UPDATE (July 2023): New research findings from the United Kingdom show that eating a vegan diet results in 75% less […]

By CleanNorthMarch 30, 2024
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Clean North news updates

How pets can harm the environment—and how you can help reduce their impacts

Our pets bring us much comfort and joy—but they come with environmental impacts. So what are these impacts, and how […]

By CleanNorthMarch 16, 2024
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Ethical donating means not burdening charities/thrift shops with stuff that is broken, dirty, smelly, or unusable

When a charity or thrift store gets saddled with stuff that can’t be sold, that can be a major burden […]

By CleanNorthFebruary 3, 2024
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Some don’t like it hot: How climate change could threaten Ontario’s moose

If we had to pick one wildlife species that best represents the glory of the Northern Ontario wilderness, it would […]

By CleanNorthFebruary 2, 2024
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Trash talk: What are your thoughts on expanding the City of Sault Ste. Marie landfill?

The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants you to trash-talk! They have completed a waste management environmental assessment for a […]

By CleanNorthJanuary 19, 2024
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Growing native plants: Not as simple as you might think

So you’ve decided you want to grow native plants. Maybe you are getting rid of invasive plant species and are […]

By CleanNorthJanuary 18, 2024
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What are your 2024 green resolutions?

Do you have any green wishes/resolutions for 2024? Here at Clean North, we hope for local industry to pollute less, […]

By CleanNorthJanuary 4, 2024
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How can you trim your “waste” line during the holidays? Tips from Clean North

December brings a myriad of holidays and celebrations, but too often, these events come with lots of waste. We have […]

By CleanNorthDecember 14, 2023
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Fake or real Christmas tree? We help you weigh the pros and cons

More and more people are turning to artificial Christmas trees. Some like the convenience, while others worry that cutting down […]

By CleanNorthDecember 14, 2023
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Keepin’ it green! Clean North announces winners of 2022 Clean North Awards

Every year on Earth Day, Clean North recognizes local environmental stewards and champions through the Clean North Awards program. This […]

By CleanNorthDecember 13, 2023
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