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The Christmas Tree Debate

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, or simply enjoy the decorations, you’ve likely asked yourself: “Is a fresh or artificial tree more eco-friendly?”. Let’s examine the pros and cons of fresh vs. artificial trees and some things to keep in mind.

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Gift Ideas for People Who Aren't Eco-Focused
With the holidays fast approaching I’m reminded of a familiar dilemma: What do I get my friends and family who aren’t sustainably focused? This may not seem like too big of a deal, however, I don’t want to purchase things that are harmful to the environment, but I also want to make sure I get something special.
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Eco-Friendly Gift Shopping
Figure out what they need/want and find it in an eco friendly way. For example, more sustainable materials or from a small business. Thrifting is also a great option. Right now there are lots of holiday sweaters at local thrift stores. Supporting small businesses is also a great way to keep money circulating in the local community.
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Time’s up for Canada’s single use plastics
Our dependence on plastic is one of the biggest problems we face as a species. From overflowing landfills to suffering marine life, petroleum-based plastics are polluting the air, water, and food that we need to survive, and this problem is...
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