Until I learned that there was plastic in my toothpaste, I didn’t understand the health risks of the pervasive microplastics and their toxic chemicals in my environment and, to my horror, my body. We eat and breathe plastic everyday, and it’s unavoidable. Plastic Free July is a time for us to pledge to reduce our...
Plastic Free July is an annual campaign encouraging people to cut down on single-use plastics throughout the month of July. Since 2011, people have taken the challenge to go plastic free in July by choosing to refuse the single-use plastics we use daily. The initiative has grown into a global movement, engaging over 100 million...
Despite the stormy political times we are in, there are lots of things to celebrate–including The Town of New Tecumseth’s Earthfest event! This year’s Earthfest kicks off on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Circle Theatre in Alliston with a free screening of the award-winning feature documentary, Plastic People. This will be followed...
We participated with Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN) in the global rally against fossil fuels on Sept 15, in Barrie.
We have the capacity to be resilient, to adapt and be clever in creating solutions, writes Louise Montague Go to full article published on Simcoe.com
Join us for our ‘Food Is Too Good To Waste’ Webinar When: April 11, 2023 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) The average Canadian household spends over $1,700.00 per year on food that isn’t consumed. Join us for our third session in our Waste Reduction Series via Zoom. Learn about the...
Join us for our ‘Getting to Zero Waste’ Webinar This second session in our Waste Reduction Series (via Zoom) will explore why a zero waste strategy is key to a sustainable planet. Why “reduce” and “reuse” are important preventative strategies in waste management, and will provide valuable tips to reduce waste. When: Mar 7, 2023...
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In this time of a rapidly changing climate and increasing fossil fuel costs, what can a household possibly do to contribute to a better climate and save on heating costs? The forecast for natural gas prices according to ARC Energy Research Institute is that they will rise by 30% soon, and according to our federal...
