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9 Ways to Lower Your Paw Print

Posted on September 17, 2016

Did you know that 56% of Canadians have at least one cat or dog? Just like their human owners, they could have a big ecological paw-print! But never fear, we have 9 ways to green your pet care: 1. Adopt a Shelter Rescue: All those unlo…

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Litterless Lunches @ Work

Posted on September 10, 2016

Did you know that a recent survey on Canadian employees showed that over 60% of us buy lunch at least once a week spending an average of about $9 per meal? That works out to almost $500 a year – and often, those lunches come with a lo…

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Tips for a Litterless Lunch

Posted on September 6, 2016

It's that time of year...back to school! Did you know that a student's lunch waste can add up to over 30 kgs/school year? That can add up to thousands of kgs per school each year. While stocking up on school supplies, we'd encourage yo…

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Our Green Kids Program, 8 Ways!

Posted on August 27, 2016

One of the most important things we can teach our children is how to take care of the planet. Their future depends on a healthy & sustainable environment. Environmental education can help kids connect to nature too, which helps the…

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5 Common Summer Composting Questions

Posted on August 20, 2016

It’s mid-summer and you’ve been tending to your beloved compost for months now. We’ve had some hot days, which are the best for turning your pile of organics into a pile of rich soil. Have you been wondering when it’ll be done? Are you…

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