Disclaimer: While most of the information in this post is widely applicable, the specific recycling capabilities of your municipality may differ. Most municipality websites offer detailed lists of what can and cannot be recycled in your area.
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7 Reasons the People’s Climate March Failed
“Tell me what democracy looks like.”
WEAR Conference Brings Sustainable Fashion to the Table
This November, fashion industry leaders from around the globe will gather in Toronto with one goal in mind: sustainability. The World Ethical Apparel Roundtable (WEAR), to be held November 3rd and 4th at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, is the first of its kind in Canada.
Mythmaking: The Movement Needs Muses
Read part one of Natasha Milijasevic’s series about how an environmental education creates “eco-polymaths” equipped with the skills needed for today’s economy, Creating an Artisanal Life as an Eco-Polymath.
The Perils of Going Big: Capturing Carbon in Saskatchewan
To quote John Goodman’s character (Hound) from the film Transformers: Age of Extinction, “That’s a bad idea — but I’m all about bad ideas.”
When’s the Last Time You Visited a Hospital for the Food?
This past June, while attending a food-related conference in Burlington, Vermont, I inevitably found myself looking for somewhere decent to eat near campus. After asking around a bit, I was surprised to hear how many people recommended the hospital. Hospital food generally evokes the same reaction as airplane food. It’s […]
What Can Sustainability Be?
We think sustainability is evolving – what do you think? It’s time for the next generation of critical thinkers to design, develop, and create positive change. We want YOU to show us what sustainability can be.
How To Organize Your Community
At this stage of history, either one of two things is possible. Either the general population will take control of its own destiny and will concern itself with community interests guided by values of solidarity and sympathy and concern for others, or, alternatively, there will be no destiny for anyone […]
Wheelie Big Turnout for Greenpeace Ice Ride
On October 4, in more than 30 countries, and as many as 160 cities, more than 20,000 people took to the streets to make a strong and diverse call to save the Arctic, celebrating the top of our world and the public demand for its protection. #IceRide took place from […]
The Ugly Truth About Energy East
Originally posted at Environmental Defence. Oil companies like TransCanada spend millions of dollars on ads to greenwash their projects. But no amount of slick advertising can hide the truth about the epic risks of the Energy East pipeline proposal.
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