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Reducing Waste – with Planet Pantry

by Kristen Blatta | Oct 24, 2022 | Composting, Green Your Routine, Plastic Free, Recycling, Tips for Home, Waste Reduction Week | 0 comments

Last week, for Waste Reduction Week, I went to Planet Pantry to chat with the owners about how to reduce waste at home. Plane Pantry, located at 25 Forks Market Road #145 in Winnipeg is a low-waste shop that offers its customers sustainable products that come in...

Beware of Greenwashing!

by Amy Smith | Nov 18, 2021 | Plastic Free, Recycling, Reduce your Waste | 1 comment

Be careful who you support. Companies use catchphrases like ‘eco-friendly’, ‘green’ or ‘all-natural’ purely as an advertising strategy, without accountability for what the word means.

How to Manage E-Waste Responsibly

by Colleen Ans | Nov 10, 2021 | Recycling, Reduce your Waste, Waste Reduction, Waste Reduction Week | 0 comments

E-waste is hazardous material. Over time, electronics can leak toxic elements, like mercury and lead, which can be harmful to the environment and to humans. Donating your electronics for reuse or recycling them at safely managed sites helps control the hazards. ...

Earth Day Your Way

by Colleen Ans | Apr 26, 2021 | At School, Composting, DIY, Food Waste, Green Your Routine, Healthy Travel, In Your Community, Living Well, Plastic Free, Recycling, Reduce your Waste, Tips for Home, Tips for Home, Tips for Work, Tips for Work | 0 comments

We believe every day should be Earth Day, so during our virtual panel, we shared some green ideas you can implement starting today! We had a wonderful time sharing and discussing green living practices with you all. If you missed the live event, the recording is now...