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14 May
Clean North news updates

How you can make the Sault/Algoma a “litter” bit better—SAFELY

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
April 27, 2026
So, you’ve decided to pick up litter? Bravo, you magnificent trash warrior! You’re not just tidying up—you’re saving the planet one sog...
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29 May
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Peat moss vs. coconut coir: Which is more sustainable?

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
April 5, 2022
One of the big decisions gardeners have to make is what amendments to add to soil to help plants grow better. Compost is always a good ...
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26 Jul
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Every drop counts: Conserving water at home and in your garden

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July 29, 2021
By Guest Writer Abbi Johnston Did you know that only about 1% of the Earth's water is freshwater suitable for consumption? With 97% ...
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20 May
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Help green the Sault — pledge to reduce your plastic use!

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
May 20, 2021
You can help stop plastic pollution by taking the Plastic-Free Pledge. This program is a partnership between Clean North and the City o...
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How local women are repurposing plastic bags to help the homeless

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April 6, 2021
By guest writer Abbi Johnston Photos: Abbigail Johnston Did you know that each year in Canada up to 15 billion single-use plastic...
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27 Mar
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Gas stoves can greatly increase childhood asthma risk, linked to other issues

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
March 28, 2021
Gas stoves release pollutants that can make us sick or sicker, especially when it comes respiratory conditions like asthma. And the pan...
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30 Jul
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Tempted to order yellow bleeding heart or blue strawberry seeds direct from China? Think again

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
March 19, 2021
Have you ever seen ads for seeds for yellow, blue, or purple bleeding hearts; rainbow roses; blue strawberries; unnaturally purple toma...
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28 Feb
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‘Ex-sponge’ plastic and embrace compostable swedish dishcloths

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
February 28, 2021
Every plastic sponge and scrubber you and billions of other have ever bought still exists today — if not whole in a landfill, then as ...
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22 Dec
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Holiday recycling tips! Everything you need to know to cut mess/waste on the big day

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December 27, 2020
Over the holidays, how much waste we produce rises by 25% or more. It's in all of our best interests to keep as much stuff as possible ...
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10 Dec
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Reuse (rather than recycle) those cardboard boxes from online shopping

Posted by author-avatar CleanNorth
December 21, 2020
Think you're living green because you recycle cardboard boxes? You can be even greener by reusing them! Here's why: It takes money ...
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