How you can make the Sault/Algoma a “litter” bit better—SAFELY
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...
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 better. Compost is always a good ...
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 consumption? With 97% ...
Help green the Sault — pledge to reduce your plastic use!
You can help stop plastic pollution by taking the Plastic-Free Pledge. This program is a partnership between Clean North and the City o...
How local women are repurposing plastic bags to help the homeless
By guest writer Abbi Johnston
Photos: Abbigail Johnston
Did you know that each year in Canada up to 15 billion single-use plastic...
Gas stoves can greatly increase childhood asthma risk, linked to other issues
Gas stoves release pollutants that can make us sick or sicker, especially when it comes respiratory conditions like asthma. And the pan...
Tempted to order yellow bleeding heart or blue strawberry seeds direct from China? Think again
Have you ever seen ads for seeds for yellow, blue, or purple bleeding hearts; rainbow roses; blue strawberries; unnaturally purple toma...
‘Ex-sponge’ plastic and embrace compostable swedish dishcloths
Every plastic sponge and scrubber you and billions of other have ever bought still exists today — if not whole in a landfill, then as ...
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 to keep as much stuff as possible ...
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 takes money ...