Category: Less is More: A Closer Look at Low-Waste Living
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When Good Shoes Go Bad (and Why They Don’t Have to End Up in the Garbage)
I thought I’d scored a great find. While wandering through Value Village one afternoon, I spotted a pair of shoes that looked almost brand new. They were comfortable, stylish, and fit perfectly. Best of all? They were a great brand at only a fraction of what they would have cost new. Then I wore them.…
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Sustainable Intentions, Real Life Limits
When I was a younger woman, I was single, childless, and employed. I worked in a local shop that sold eco-products chosen for their benefit to society and the environment, including stainless steel straws, silicone replacement pouches for Ziplock bags, dish sponges made from biodegradable materials, and many more excellent products. I was fortunate to…
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Looking Back: 35 Years of Waste Reduction in SK
What did the waste and recycling world look like when SWRC began 35 years ago? Now that I’m retiring, I couldn’t help sharing a few memories from back then… Everyone loved SARCAN – it was a new program with a lot of positives – we liked getting our deposits back, it kept roadways cleaner and…