Why we should all vote in municipal elections
Municipal elections, while not as splashy as general elections are where “the rubber meets the road” in terms of local impact. Go vote!
The Stories
The inexplicable magic of using newspapers to clean mirrors
Ever since finding a ‘hack’ for using newspapers instead of paper towels, I’ve not let anything else touch my mirrors.
Update to the update to the Brita story
The original Brita story, where we asked about what happens to Brita filters that Terracycle collects, has another update!
How to have a zero-waste picnic in seven easy steps
A zero-waste picnic doesn’t have to be arduous or stressful. It can be fun and easy! Here are seven steps to get you on your way.
John Williams on including nature in media
I had the great pleasure of chatting with John Williams, the founder of SEA Media and the Salish Magazine about the power of technology, and the importance of including nature in mainstream media.
Why do we love glass jars? Four thoughts on refilling, reusing, and recycling.
It started innocently enough: I just wanted to find a home for several packages of almonds. All of a sudden, I was musing on our collective glass consumption and why we tend to stockpile jars.
Update to the Brita story
In BC, Brita filters can be returned to TerraCycle for recycling through a program at the retail outlet London Drugs. But how does this work, exactly? We reached out to TerraCycle to learn more and they responded!
Plastic-Free July Recap: It’s more than just plastic
Hi friends! Well, somehow it’s August. Did your Plastic-Free July fly by? Are you wondering what Plastic-Free July even is? Or is every day Plastic-Free July for you? Plastic-Free July is a global movement to reduce single-use disposable plastics from our individual lives. It’s all about grassroots, everyday changes, and collective action. It asks nothing…
When is garbage art? Thoughts on plastic found while running.
A discovery of plastic screw terminals while running in her neighbourhood leads Seven In the Ocean to wonder about making art out of them.
Four Planet-Saving Wins on the High-Seas and Your Plate
This week on Wednesday Wins, four planet-saving stories from the high seas, in the fields, in your fridge and on your plate!
Tackling Climate Change One Win At a Time
Hello friends, and welcome to another edition of Wednesday Wins! What a wild last few weeks it’s been. Why wild? Well, in the waste/plastics/climate change spheres, this is a busy time: Waste Reduction Week in Canada happened Oct 18 – 24 Halloween – pumpkins and candy wrappers, need I say more? COP26 – a global…
Waste Reduction Week & The Right to Repair
It’s Waste Reduction Week in Canada and today’s theme is e-Waste, so that’s what I’m here to talk about! Waste Reduction Week: eWaste Stats The Waste Reduction Week Canada website has some great resources and facts on e-waste. First up, a definition: “Electronic waste (e-waste) includes unwanted electronic equipment, such as smart devices and used…