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 […]
ACTION ALERT: The Ontario Government wants to make big changes to conservation authorities — here are the pitfalls
Ontario’s massive covid-19 relief bill (Bill 229) will result in radical changes to Ontario’s conservation authorities (CAs), and the CAs […]
ACTION ALERT: Should Canada ban single-use water bottles? Have your say!
Single-use plastic beverage containers, including water bottles, are not on the list of single-use plastics that the Government of Canada […]
Clean North suggests 7 ways to GO GREEN for the holidays
Not looking forward to the chaos and crazy spending that often accompanies the holidays? Well…we’ve got some great tips for how to simplify and downsize your upcoming celebrations…and you might just find you enjoy the season a whole lot more!