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Navigating the Deposit-Refund Expansion
You may have seen posters in a nearby shop indicating new measures regarding the deposit-refund program. Or perhaps, like us, you’ve tried to understand this new management system by reading up on it. Not to worry, this short read will help you get to the bottom of it all.
Tips and Tricks to Start Composting
The good news is that there’s still plenty of room for improvement, and you can contribute to change one brown bin at a time!
What Does the Ecological Transition Mean for our Local Businesses?
How is the ecological transition going at our local shops? What are they doing to change? What are their challenges?
Behind The Scenes: Zero Waste Challenge
Many businesses have responded to the call to reduce their environmental impact as part of the Zero Waste Challenge. What you may not know is that for many of them, a lot of the work is being done behind the scenes… and with their hands in the garbage!
Managing Waste in Remote Areas: A Dilemma for Businesses
The reality of waste management in remote areas is not simple and we’re sharing it with you in this article!
Take Care of Our Health, Take Care of the Planet
“No one should have to choose between protecting themselves or protecting the planet.” It is this observation that guides, Frëtt Solutions, a small Gaspesian company that has developed reusable masks with medical effectiveness. Let’s take a look at this initiative that offers a concrete solution to single use!
Repair Your Wares at Fix-It Fairs: Avoid Landfills and Give Your Items a New Life
In an age of fast-fashion, speedy online deliveries, and endless products and alternatives, society has unfortunately become more and more wasteful. Fix it fairs are an ingenious way to celebrate community values and give a new lease of life to items that just need a little love.
Reduce, but Not Just at Home!
The best waste is the one we don’t produce! So more than ever, we all have a role to play at our level to incorporate reduction into our best practices. And it doesn’t stop at our doorstep! We’re taking you with us to look at some initiatives that remind us of this.
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