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Clean North news updates

We need your help to develop invasive plants education program (do survey; maybe win a prize!)

Yoohoo! Gardeners and property owners! Can you please fill out an online survey about invasive garden plants? The more who […]

By CleanNorthJuly 10, 2022
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SAH unveils new secure bike shelter for staff, offers advice for other employers to do likewise

Sault Area Hospital staff were all smiles recently with the grand opening of their new secure indoor bike shelter. It […]

By CleanNorthJuly 4, 2022
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Clean North news updates, Shaw events

Four local high school students win Clean North/Shaw scholarships

Clean North congratulates Avery Perreault, Celeste Schoahs, Fischer Lane, and Lorenzo Bressan, four local high school students who were chosen to […]

By CleanNorthJune 29, 2022
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Local litter picker receives the ultimate recycled gift

By guest writer Bruce Tomlinson Renowned local litter picker Mark Crofts received an unexpected bonus for spearheading the removal of […]

By CleanNorthJune 22, 2022
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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 […]

By CleanNorthJune 6, 2022
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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. […]

By CleanNorthMay 27, 2022
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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 […]

By CleanNorthMay 16, 2022
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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 […]

By CleanNorthMay 4, 2022
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City of Sault Ste. Marie events

Grow a greener future: How and why to be kinder to the environment as you garden

This Earth Week, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and Clean North are partnering to give you information you need […]

By CleanNorthApril 25, 2022
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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 […]

By CleanNorthApril 5, 2022
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