10 Questions With June’s #LocalHero Kate Pepler!
Today we’d like to highlight Kate Pepler, owner and CEO of the Tare Shop, a local zero-waste grocery store, coffee shop, and community space with locations in Halifax and Dartmouth, ...
10 Questions with May’s #LocalHero Thomas!
Previously we have had local heroes that dove to the bottom of lakes to retrieve discarded items, or remove fishing nets, others have changed their industry by providing sustainable equipment, ...
World Penguin Day
sciencefocus.com April 25th, also known to us as World Penguin Day, is a big day in the penguin calendar as it coincides with the annual northern migration of Adelie penguins. ...
Preparing for Earth Day 2022!
On April 23, we will celebrate our home planet globally for Earth Day. Why is Earth Day important? It is an opportunity to take a moment and reflect on our ...
10 Questions With April #LocalHero: Saltwater Sean!
Today we’d like to highlight Sean, a freediver in the Halifax area and the #LocalHero this month! Sean is a freediver and explorer on a mission to see what lurks ...
Earth Hour 2022
On Saturday, March 26th, over 190 countries will unite at 8:30 pm in their local time to turn off their lights and spend an hour reflecting on their consumption of ...
Reusable To-Go Culture
Image from theecobahn I’m sure you are aware of the recent draft proposal to prohibit the use of certain single-use plastics. At the moment checkout bags, cutlery, food service ...
10 Questions With March’s #LocalHero: Kieryn Matthews!
Today we’d like to highlight Kieryn Matthews, Environmental Education Program Manager and the #LocalHero this month! Growing up on Coast Salish Territory surrounded by the ocean-inspired Kieryn’s love of nature ...
Plastic Alternatives Guide
Looking towards plastic alternatives Have you heard the news? In December of 2021, a draft proposal was released that would ban six single-use plastic items. Following the release of ...