Category: Less is More: A Saskatchewanian’s Low Waste Journey
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How Digital Marketplaces Changed the Secondhand Economy (and What It Means in Saskatchewan)
Over the past couple of decades, it’s been interesting to watch the change in how people buy and sell used goods. When I was younger, it mostly meant trips to thrift stores, wandering through garage sales, or flipping through the classified ads in the newspaper. Now it’s a whole ecosystem—mobile apps, local Facebook groups, and…
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Who is Responsible for Contamination?
Contamination in recycling bins has been in the spotlight lately. As SK Recycles rolls out its program for paper and packaging, cities and regions that chose the “community-led” model are worried about facing fines if contamination exceeds allowable thresholds. Under this system, municipalities (or contractors in the “program-led” model) bear the responsibility for everything in…
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Shoe Recycling
Last time I went shopping I was pleasantly surprised to find an outdoor doormat made out of recycled footwear. Our household often has kid shoes that are beyond donation and need recycling, so it had me intrigued. If I’m finding recycled shoe products at my local Costco, surely that means there’s a shoe recycling program…