Environment
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Is Bamboo Sustainable? The Truth about Bamboo Greenwashing
By Lily Woodbury
If you’re anything like me, you don’t need another climate change documentary to convince you to reduce your consumption of non-sustainable materials like plastic. While I could focus on the negatives here, I am thrilled to report that eco-friendly alternatives...
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Affordable, Not Sustainable: The Impacts of Fast Fashion
By Austin Perron
Is there a problem with trendy, affordable clothes? It’s true that with the world at our fingertips, it’s incredibly easy to access endless amounts of goods, including every type of clothing. Increased consumerism and availability of products through the internet...
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How to Unearth and Expose Greenwashing
By Lily Woodbury
With environmental responsibility no longer being an optional niche for businesses, greenwashing has now become a form of commercial trickery. Learn more: -
It's not me, it's you: saying goodbye to plastic
By Allie MacIsaac
While there is no singular solution to all of the earth’s complex problems, one sure-fire way to reduce plastic waste is to reduce plastic consumption. Here are some digestible dupes that you can replace in your daily life that Mother Nature will thank you for!
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Down The Drain – The Environmental Impacts of Flushing Sanitary Products
By Allie MacIsaac
So, you’ve flushed a tampon or two. What’s the big deal? According to Anglian Water, almost fifty percent of sanitary product users admit to flushing their used products instead of tossing them. It is estimated that 700,000 panty liners, 2.5 million tampons, and 1.4 million pads are flushed every day in the UK alone. -
Canadian Companies & The Environment
By Allie MacIsaac
Now, more than ever, we are turning to local businesses to fulfill our shopping needs, while also supporting an ever-changing Canadian economy. Major win, win.
