How pets can harm the environment—and how you can help reduce their impacts
Our pets bring us much comfort and joy—but they come with environmental impacts. So what are these impacts, and how […]
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Invasive plants cause harm: How gardeners/property owners can help stop them
Check out the Sault/Algoma Grow Me Instead Guide for a list of the most locally concerning invasives as well as […]
Ethical donating means not burdening charities/thrift shops with stuff that is broken, dirty, smelly, or unusable
When a charity or thrift store gets saddled with stuff that can’t be sold, that can be a major burden […]
Some don’t like it hot: How climate change could threaten Ontario’s moose
If we had to pick one wildlife species that best represents the glory of the Northern Ontario wilderness, it would […]
Trash talk: What are your thoughts on expanding the City of Sault Ste. Marie landfill?
The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants you to trash-talk! They have completed a waste management environmental assessment for a […]
Growing native plants: Not as simple as you might think
So you’ve decided you want to grow native plants. Maybe you are getting rid of invasive plant species and are […]
What are your 2024 green resolutions?
Do you have any green wishes/resolutions for 2024? Here at Clean North, we hope for local industry to pollute less, […]
Fake or real Christmas tree? We help you weigh the pros and cons
More and more people are turning to artificial Christmas trees. Some like the convenience, while others worry that cutting down […]
Keepin’ it green! Clean North announces winners of 2022 Clean North Awards
Every year on Earth Day, Clean North recognizes local environmental stewards and champions through the Clean North Awards program. This […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, REFILL!
By guest writer Abbi Johnston Do you ever wonder how to reduce your disposable plastic use? So many things we […]