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Children in blue shirts at Calgary Islamic School, engaged in MYP's Circular Economy Ambassador Program, standing in a classroom.
Education

Students are the Future of Canada: The Success of Mind Your Plastic’s Circular Economy Ambassador Program

Calgary Islamic School When thinking about creating a sustainable future for Canada, it is clear that Canadian youth play a crucial and pivotal role. Today’s youth stand as the architects …

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Policy

New Recycling Standard in Canada: What Does This Mean?

This national standard will provide a common framework and consistent definitions for plastics recycling across Canada. Plastic Manufacturing. UpKeep. A new recycling standard in Canada that targets all non-biodegradable plastics …

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Sustainability

From Too Much Trash to Zero Waste Touchdown: Reducing Waste at Live Events

Live events are a major producer of single-use waste, but many are adopting reuse systems as the solution.​ The Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada – to host the 2024 Super …

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Environment

Open Coast Gin Blog

Our partners are so important to our mission of eliminating plastic pollution, we truly couldn’t do it without them. We’ve been partnered with Open Coast Gin since 2022, working together …

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Environment

The Danger of Keeping Business as Usual in Fast Food

When we think about how change can happen at the global level to reduce single-use waste, we know that large, multinational corporations play an integral role. Some of the restaurants …

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Environment

Great Initiative by the City of Nanaimo Towards a Plastic-free Future

1)  Tell us a bit about yourself and the city of Nanaimo I was educated in Civil Engineering; experienced in operations, project, and program management for the first 20 years …

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Environment

Plastic Pollution Reduction Strategies in Ajax: Insights from Cameron

Responses from Cameron Richardson, Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change, Town of Ajax 1) Tell us a bit about yourself and/or the Town of Ajax Cameron received his Master …

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Education

Empowering Teacher Paige Harris: Building a Better Future

1)  Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Paige Harris. I’m 29 years old and have been a teacher for 6 years. I have had a passion for …

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Elementary Teacher: Rozina
Education

Elementary Teacher Rozina: An Inspiration and Motivator for Young Minds

 1) Tell us a bit about yourself I am an elementary teacher and have been teaching for 12 years now.  I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with diverse …

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