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Easy Tips for Living Sustainably

Easy Tips for Living Sustainably Every Day! Living sustainably is easier than you think! Here are some simple tips to incorporate into your daily routine. FASHION FRIENDLY 1. Make Sustainable Fashion Choices: Opt for circular fashion by buying from sustainable brands, thrifting, or renting clothes. The idea of clothing designed for longevity and recyclability...
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How Microplastics are Impacting Human Health and Aquatic Life

Plastic pollution has become an omnipresent environmental issue, and microplastics, tiny particles less than 5mm in diameter, are at the forefront of this crisis. These particles, originating from the breakdown of larger plastic debris and everyday products like cosmetics and synthetic clothing, have infiltrated our bodies of water, food supply, and even the air...
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Plastic Pollution - Is Canada Doing Enough? Post 2 of 4

Plastic packaging and single-use plastics (SUPs) account for 35% of all plastics on the market in 2018. They also make up over 50% of all plastic waste generated in Canada, with less than 14% recycled, meaning most ends up in landfills, incinerators, or the environment, including the oceans. Canada is proposing a no-more-plastic action...
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Plastic Pollution - Is Canada Doing Enough? Post 1 of 4

The 4th of 5 UN summits to end Plastic Pollution was held in Ottawa from April 23 to 29th. Delegates from 176 countries met to further negotiate the “Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution”, which is set to be finalized by the end of 2024, after the final session in Nov/Dec. The process of...
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