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Stream of Dreams
This is one of my favourite times of year, not just because the flowers are blooming but because it means Conservation Halton Dream Team will soon be in local schools talking to children, teachers and parents about the importance of water … Continue reading
Recycling old recycling bins
Most of us are familiar with the materials accepted by our municipal curbside recycling programs, items like paper, cardboard, steel and aluminum cans, and certain plastic packaging But did you ever wonder what happens to those materials that are a … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Recycle
Tagged Blue Box, eco, environment, Pnewko Brothers Ltd., recycle, recycling, waste management
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How to choose a greener burial
We live. We die. There is no getting around this circle of life. A question that plagues most environmentally conscious families today is: how can I live and die while leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible? Can I still have … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Green Living
Tagged burial, Burlington Memorial Gardens, cemetery, conservation, eco, environment, funeral
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What Earth Day means to me
Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. The first Earth Day was held in the United States in 1970 and was organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson. The first Canadian Earth Day was celebrated in 1980, and in 1990 … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Green Living
Tagged 3rs, children, conservation, consumerism, earth day, eco, environment, environmental education, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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All the good reasons Halton is reducing its garbage limit
As of April 1, 2013, Halton Region has reduced its garbage bag limit and introduced garbage tags. Information on the program details and garbage tags can be found at http://www.halton.ca/garbagetags. You may be wondering why Halton Region is reducing its garbage … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Garbage, Green Living, GreenCart
Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, waste management, zero waste
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Working with the weather
It is something that starts a conversation, can affect your mood, impacts your commute to work, and tells you how to dress. It is also something that directly affects the day-to-day operations of a landfill. I am talking about — … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Landfill
Tagged climate, eco, environment, landfill, meteorology, nature, weather, weather station, World Meteorological Day
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The issue of bottled water
I have always struggled with the issue of bottled water; my views of the issue change regularly. I don’t have a definitive solution or answer to the issue, just a lot of ideas. There’s been a lot of research done recently … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Recycle
Tagged 3rs, bottled water, Bottled Water Free Day, Canada Water Week, eco, environment, plastic water bottle, recycle, recycling, school, waste management, water
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Let’s talk food!
Did you know that March is nutrition month? I’ll admit I had never heard of this before until the Foodshare Toronto program was recently brought to my attention. It got me thinking: this is a month filled with anticipation for … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, Education, Green Living, Schools
Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, food, Nutrition Month, sustainable
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I wish you enough
I enjoy a good internet meme like Texts from Hilary Clinton, Ikea Monkey and Kid President. Recently I came across a Facebook post/story that’s been making the rounds called “I wish you enough.” Part of the story included the following “poem,” which really got … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, sustainability, waste management, zero waste
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Please check your carry-on for waste
“Ladies and gentlemen we are approaching our final descent. The cabin crew will be by to pick up any service items.” If you have ever flown on a plane, you would have most likely heard this announcement. In some instances, … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Travel
Tagged 3rs, airline, airplane, airport, aviation, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, travel, vacation, waste diversion, waste management
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