Canada's Environmental Voice
This TWTF is sponsored by GreenPac. This January 19th, join GreenPac for their FREE Zoom event which examines the role of climate change in the outcome of the U.S. election & how the new administration’s environmental priorities could impact Canada. Followed by a live audience Q&A! Date & Time: Tue, January […]
Most of us do things every day that are not entirely in favour of the natural environment, whether it’s buying a to-go coffee in a plastic cup, taking an extra long shower after a hard day, or choosing not to buy local produce when it’s the more expensive option. Virtually […]
The Christmas holidays are great, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas. But one thing I do not love about Christmas is the waste. Gift wrapping, ribbons, bows -THE PLASTIC! It is overwhelming. And don’t even get me started on the food waste. Every year around the holidays, we go […]
On Thin Ice: Climate Change Increasing the Risk of Drowning Source: Unsplash As the world becomes a warmer place each year, with headlines of the hottest temperatures recorded becoming more frequent in the news. This is putting us on thin ice – literally. The warming temperatures and shorter winters are resulting […]
About the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) SFI advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. SFI is an independent, non-profit organization that demonstrates its commitment to forests through its work in standards, conservation, education, and community. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local […]
Imagine you’re sitting reading a good book or watching your favourite tv shows for hours. You’ve potentially breathed in 11 pieces of microplastics per hour. Despite indoor air having a higher concentration of microplastics, it is also present in outdoor air. All this time, microplastics have been right under (and […]
Last month, Premier Doug Ford announced his plan to reopen schools in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Options will include regular class with additional health protocols, continued at home learning, or a mix of both. While this may seem like good news, whatever happened to the pledges we made […]
This Canada Day the Alternatives Journal editorial team were tasked with reflecting on the nature of Canada, what it means to them, and what one aspect of Canada each member appreciates the most. These reflections were made especially interesting due to the unique make-up of the editorial team, including: individuals […]
This is the Week This Friday! 6 quick-and-smart briefs about happenings in the environmental space! Itsy-Bitsy Spider Source: Terro We knew this was coming.
For the first time in approximately 7, maybe 8 weeks, I finally left my house this past weekend.
