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‘The Story of Plastic’ is an eye-opener on the global plastic pollution crisis
What does an anti-oil & gas activist in Houston, Texas, have in common with a lawyer advocating for plastic bag bans in Jakarta, Indonesia, and a waste picker in Delhi,…
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Back to normal … but what normal?
To say that what we’re going through right now is intense would be an understatement. And denying that we’re all thinking about the post-COVID-19 period would be a lie. We…
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Health and the Reuse Revolution: supporting zero waste over industry’s coronavirus scare tactics
Not surprisingly, the industry's counter-attack to undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics and combat plastic pollution is spreading like wildfire.
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Federal coronavirus bailout: Corporations SHOULD be paying to clean up orphan wells
Okay so let’s talk about the elephant in the room… the government bailout announcement on March 17th and the $1.7 billion for oil well cleanups. A lot of you sent…
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How to make an upcycled fabric face mask
Help prevent the spread of coronavirus by making and using this upcycled fabric face mask with a coffee filter insert. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, has put…
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Canada: 301 organizations, academics and others urge governments to adopt human rights oversight of COVID-19 responses
OTTAWA – A total of 301 organizations, academics and former politicians from across the country are calling on all levels of government in Canada to take urgent steps to strengthen…
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Pipeline construction, an essential service?
Here’s how the oil and gas industry continues to operate under the radar despite the coronavirus. This is a stressful time to say the least. Everything seems impacted by COVID-19.…
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Health and the Reuse Revolution: How governments and corporations can think beyond plastic to a green and just future
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the Canadian government, and other local and global governments, mobilize resources and public funds to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been encouraging to…
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Your guide to bailout people, not corporations!
We are hearing more and more about the “stimulus packages” that the government is putting forward to address the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy. If you’re like me, you…
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Is disposable safer than reusable? Let’s consult the science
Since the beginning of the pandemic in North America, many companies such as Starbucks, Bulk Barn and Tim Hortons have rightly taken steps to limit contamination in their restaurants and stores. But as more and more companies follow suit, we’re tackling the questions: are single-use packaging and containers actually safer? Is the fear of contamination…