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The climate crisis is becoming more and more dire and presenting new challenges for life on this planet every day—urgent global collective action is needed and we must remain positive and committed to paving a more sustainable path forward. There...
Most beauty product packaging, produced for an industry that generates hundreds of billions of dollars worldwide, ends up in the landfills rather than recycling centres. That is partly due to inefficient recycling programs, where plastics are either dumped or shipped...
Seaweed’s rapid growth and ability to absorb carbon at faster rates than terrestrial plants have put this aquatic dish back on the sustainability map. Along with its environmental benefits, seaweed’s high-nutrient density and unique molecular structure has researchers thinking that...
15 oz can coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup blueberry compote or fresh blueberries
A dash of maple syrup
1/2 cup water
40 g chia seeds
Blend coconut milk, vanilla, lemon juice, blueberry compote and water in a blender until...
Human Essentials is on a mission to take on the beauty industry’s mammoth use of plastics by eliminating the traditional canister entirely and replacing it with a patented option that’s 100 percent biodegradable. The innovative packaging, which the company calls...
Native Shoes focuses on making the most out of existing footwear by repurposing it for the greater good of the planet, as well as looking ahead to become even more sustainable in the future. The brand aims for all footwear...
In order to create a reliable food system at a time where the planet and its weather patterns are unpredictable, we need to look into bringing ancient, rare and diverse seeds back into rotation. Adapting seeds to our regions, otherwise...
Plastic can be repurposed in a number of useful ways, and non-profit organization Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea is transforming plastic pollution into beautiful works of art. Their mission is to build and exhibit aesthetically powerful art to...
This vegan sandwich mix is excellent served in lettuce cups, between two pieces of bread, or open-faced with some vegan cheese, “tuna” melt-style. I make a lot of vegan versions of meat sandwiches with chickpeas and soy curls—which you could...
Pela Case is on a mission to create a waste-free future and keep your phone safe at the same time. Founded by Jeremy Lang, Pela is the world’s first compostable phone case brand, meaning that once you’re done with it,
Canada is home to many buildings with a strong commitment to sustainability, and Manitoba Hydro Place in Winnipeg is no different. Opened on September 29, 2009, and designed by KBMB Architects, this 64,590-square-metre building uses 70 percent less energy than...
Seed dispersal makes the distribution of individual plant species possible, but it also creates a chain reaction towards biodiversity.
Weeds are notorious for growing quickly and in the most “inconvenient” spaces. As pesky as they seem, weeds and their growth, flowering...