Take a pass on bioplastics
Are bioplastics the answer to the plastic pollution crisis? NOPE. In fact, bioplastics are a bit of a fiasco! Here’s […]
Category: Clean North news updates
ACTION ALERT: The province wants your input on passing the hazardous waste baton to producers
The Ontario Government has written a new regulation for disposing of and recycling hazardous waste such as paints, pesticides, solvents, […]
Small nuclear reactors: Can they help stop climate change?
Are small modular reactors (SMRs) a key to meeting Canada’s climate change targets? And should federal funds go towards developing […]
Stuff you buy online and return may be ending up in a landfill
Are you one of the overwhelming majority of people who think online returns go back on the shelf and are […]
Holiday recycling tips! Everything you need to know to cut mess/waste on the big day
Over the holidays, how much waste we produce rises by 25% or more. It’s in all of our best interests […]
Reuse (rather than recycle) those cardboard boxes from online shopping
Think you’re living green because you recycle cardboard boxes? You can be even greener by reusing them! Here’s why: It […]
Rat poison: Risky to people, kills rat predators
Rats are a fact of life in a river town like Sault Ste. Marie. Unless your yard is empty (no […]
Winter cycling: Yes, it’s possible! But preparation is critical
Yes, Saultites…even we can keep cycling all winter long. Winter cycling is a great way to reduce fossil fuel use […]
My brother and the waffle iron: The case for secondhand gifts
By Clean North volunteer Abby Obenchain Have you ever given a secondhand gift? Or do you think that if you […]
How to tame the holiday stuff demon – and feel more joy to the world!
End-of-year holidays are supposed to be about love and family (and more spiritual things!), but for many people, this time […]