Plastic Pollution Solutions: The Mind Your Plastic Blog

Read about how our programs and your support are making a difference in addressing plastic pollution across Canada

Environment

The New “BYO” Trend

We’ve all heard the term BYOB, but there’s a new “BYO” in town that has a goal of minimizing harmful single-use items and the last letter is up to you! ...

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10 Questions With February’s #LocalHero – Bruce Timms!

1) Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Bruce Timms. My partner, Coral, and I live in St.Catharines, near the Welland Canal, on the St.Lawrence Seaway. I am ...

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10 Questions with January’s #LocalHero, Yasmin!

Today, we’d like to highlight Yasmin. 1) Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Yasmin and I came to Canada in 2016 with a Work and Travel visa. ...

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Sustainability

How To Have A Plastic-Free Christmas

How To Have A Plastic-Free Christmas Christmas is a time of year that many people look forward to. Indulging in treats, spending time with loved ones, and receiving thoughtful gifts ...

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#LocalHero

10 Questions with December’s #LocalHero, Johannes & Atya!

  1) Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Johannes Fast. I was born in a small Swedish town called Mora, situated on the edge of a prehistoric ...

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10 Questions with November’s #LocalHero, Joe Arko!

Today, we’d like to highlight Joe Arko, a Mindset & Life Performance Coach, International Speaker, Proud Pa-Pa & Spouse, and the #LocalHero for this month! 1) Tell us a bit ...

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Environment

10 Questions with September’s #LocalHero, Haley Higdon!

  1) Tell us a bit about yourself and why you love the #plastic-free movement?  My name is Haley Higdon and I am a guest and settler on Turtle Island ...

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Environment

Plastic In The Cannabis Industry

Weeding Out Plastic Waste in the Cannabis Industry The cannabis industry has been a hot topic since the legalization of marijuana in Canada in 2018, but there’s one facet of ...

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Education

What is a Circular Economy and Why Is It So Important?

What is a Circular Economy and Why Is It So Important? You’ve probably heard the term “Circular Economy”, but do you know what it actually means? This term relates to ...

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