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Waste management
Gold in Our Recycling Bins
We sort our plastic packaging and tissue boxes at home without giving what will be done with them afterwards a second thought, let alone what value our recycling bin holds. However, what we call “waste” can also be a valuable resource for creating new products.
The latest wave. . . of waste
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to spend 3 days on a boat in the open sea. My eyes then opened to the beauty, the immensity and the key role the ocean plays in sustaining life on our planet. And I saw what we have allowed to float through it for too long, our waste.
Action/Reduction, The Fast Lane Towards Zero Waste For Businesses
The Action/Reduction Certification from Earth Day Canada is a way to provide support to businesses in the neighbourhood that wish to adopt eco-responsible practices and reduce waste at the source. Discover more about this journey to visibly reduce businesses impact!
Fighting Waste, One Pumpkin at a Time
Everybody’s favourite spooky holiday just around the corner. Canadians buy over 10 million pumpkins a year and most of them are tossed out. That’s a scary number… and we want to help fix that!
Used oils: best practices for eco-friendly recovery!
When we talk about organic waste management, we often talk about residues of vegetable or animal origin. But today, we wanted to pique your interest on a more specific subject, of which we hear too little: used vegetable oils!
Why Your Brown Bin Is Essential And How To Maintain It This Summer
We often hear about the importance of composting our food waste and organic matter, but do you know why it’s so essential to compost? And more importantly, is it worth the trouble of having to deal with the inconveniences of a brown bin in the summer?!
Grocery Shopping in Bulk
Are you concerned about the footprint of your grocery cart? For a few years now, the zero-waste movement has been gaining momentum. It leads us to question the impact of our consumption and to find solutions to reduce our waste.
The big question: “Where does this go?”
Just like me, you probably have some junk lying around, broken or not, collecting at the bottom of 3 or 4 drawers or in the cupboards of your apartment, and every time it pops up, you have no idea what to really do with it…
A Few Tips for Taking Good Care of Your Bins in the Winter
The best way to take care of your bins in the winter is not always obvious. To make the task easier for you, here are a few tips which are really easy to follow!
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie: An Inspiring Model for the Ecological Transition
For several years now, the borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie has been taking numerous actions to green the neighbourhood, create cool areas, encourage active transportation, etc. Now, its 3-year ecological transition plan is aiming to shift into high gear and pave the way toward accelerating the resilience of our living environments. Inspiring—right?
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