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This Plastic Free July was another example of millions of people coming together to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Together, we can work towards cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. But let’s back up, what is Plastic Free July? If you’re unsure what Plastic Free July is in general, why it began and why we should reduce our plastic consumption, here is a little background.
Wrapping gifts can be half the fun of gift giving. But what happens to all of the wrapping after the gifts have been given? According to Zero Waste Canada, “Canadians send about 540,000 tonnes of gift wrapping and gift bags to the landfill during the holiday season”. And it doesn’t end there. A lot of wrapping paper and wrapping products aren’t recyclable, and even if they are, those that are contaminated with things like tape and glitter can’t be recycled.
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Climate change, as far as Gen Z is concerned, has become the most important challenge facing our society. Although the issue of climate change has been a serious threat since the '60s, the science supporting the climate crisis goes back even further, to the early 1900s when the first greenhouse gases were detected. The single most important problem facing both individual and group climate activism, is the fact that we are very quickly running out of time, and with people becoming more defeated each day, the need to fight climate change must grow stronger.
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Did the day for your gift exchange/delivery sneak up on you? Or are you wanting to add another something to an existing gift but not sure what? Here are 11 gift ideas that you can throw together in less than an hour.
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For those of you who celebrate Christmas, or simply enjoy the decorations, you’ve likely asked yourself: “Is a fresh or artificial tree more eco-friendly?”. Let’s examine the pros and cons of fresh vs. artificial trees and some things to keep in mind.