Stop! Before tossing packing peanuts…give one a bath!
Did you know…? Some packing peanuts are made out of corn or wheat starch rather than styrofoam, so they can […]
Tag: recycling
Clean North volunteers talk with ONNTV’s Tim Murphy about how you’re recycling wrong!
Clean North volunteers Josh Fillion and Abby Obenchain talked with Tim Murphy of Mornings With Lou-Anne and Tim about how we as a city need to up our recycling game!
Keeping it green on Canada Day: 10 tips
For many Canadians, Canada Day is time to par-taaaaay! But how can we do it green and clean? Here are […]
Which is greener: sponge or dishcloth?
There’s not a lot of great news about the kitchen sponge. It’s been well-documented that in most homes, the kitchen […]
Can a life with less stuff help you live your best life?
It’s true! The health benefits of de-cluttering your home are well documented. You can live a healthier, more fulfilling life […]
Do your homework when choosing “biodegradable” bags
Think biodegradable bags are the perfect alternative to regular plastic bags that take hundreds of years to break down?
Using beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap
Single-use plastics are an ecological disaster. Using beeswax wraps can help you dramatically reduce your use of plastic wrap and […]
How to tame the garbage monster at your events
Community events are notorious for producing large amounts of trash — including recyclable/compostable material that wrongly ends up in the […]
Re-gifting can help reduce carbon emissions/waste heading to the landfill
Planning on buying new gifts for your Christmas party? Why not be like Sault Area Hospital retirees, who dispense gift […]