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One of the best things you can do for the environment is to try and avoid food waste. An amazing way to do this is to compost your veggie scraps, coffee grounds and eggshells. But could you be getting more...
We live in a world of convenience and "throwaway culture." Think about it: Straws, plastic bags, water bottles, cellophane food wrapping and Styrofoam containers are an entire class of products engineered for micro-lifespans. In other words, they populate our landfills after...
The environmental harms of industrial farming have officially reached the mainstream, but how much do we understand about their processes and the possible solutions? It’s really challenging to convince farmers—who have been working with large-scale methods for generations—to make extreme financial...
While growing up, plastic wrap and re-sealable zipper storage bags were a lunch bag mainstay; my sandwiches, cookies and other snacks were all wrapped in filmy Cellophane. And if you cracked open our fridge or freezer, you'd find all sorts...
It is no coincidence that the people who live in the most polluted environments are most likely to be people of colour and impoverished. The environmental risks these communities face include exposure to hazardous chemicals or factors higher than those...
If you’re looking to reduce food waste while saving money on your grocery bill, one thing you can do is regrow the fruit and veggies you bought from the grocery store. It's a simple yet clever hack, but first you...
Here at Environment911, we love making our own cleaning products. It’s easy, cheap and safer for you and those who live in your home. Plus, it cuts down on single-use plastic spray bottles and aerosol canister waste. However, conventional cleaning...
COVID-19 DISCLAIMER: Some of the options listed in this article may not be currently available due to the coronavirus pandemic. One amazing way to start living a more Earth-friendly lifestyle is to try using less plastic. Plastic is made by...
Around the world, animals are abused and exploited to entertain tourists. Elephants are trained to paint, tigers are drugged to snap selfies with and bears are chained, tortured and forced to dance. Most globetrotters don’t aspire to injure the animals...
It’s been a tough year, and we’re only five months in. Rather than reflecting on the horrifying events that have characterized the last month, we’ve gathered good news for our planet (and therefore, for everyone!) You may have heard the...
While we’re spending most of our days inside our homes, some of us may feel like our spaces are missing eco-touches. Home-dwellers can take advantage of their big yards and open spaces for planting and living sustainably; however, it can...
Cleaning out your closet can feel really, really good. Shedding the garments you no longer wear can be cathartic and donating your unwanted items to a local thrift shop means benefiting local charities. Or does it? According to the CBC, only half of...
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