Tag: Conservation

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St. John’s got a brand new bag… and it’s BLUE!

It started October 18, 2010: a recycling program for St. John’s… finally!!! Five months in, and after some minor kinks and complaints – including no collection for glass - I’ve heard wonderful things... Read More
It started October 18, 2010: a recycling program for St. John’s… finally!!! Five months in, and after some...
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Reflections of an eco-minded musician

I am your typical creative-type - full of passion for what I believe in, and using my art to express it. So it wasn’t a big shock that I decided to put together a... Read More
I am your typical creative-type - full of passion for what I believe in, and using my art to...
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Your Sweater Day stories and photos

Thanks to all everyone who supported National Sweater Day on February 17. We were thrilled to receive stories and photos from Canadians who turned the heat down and turned the silly up. Read More
Thanks to all everyone who supported National Sweater Day on February 17. We were thrilled to receive stories and...
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The no-carbon paper chase

Frank van Biesen is forthright about the hefty carbon footprint of his business. “The pulp-and-paper industry is a large emitter of greenhouse gases, by virtue of its high consumption of fossil fuels,” says the... Read More
Frank van Biesen is forthright about the hefty carbon footprint of his business. “The pulp-and-paper industry is a large...
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Return of the masked bandit: the black-footed ferret

Among my most memorable moments in 30 years of conservation work – reintroducing the black-footed ferret to Canada. For the ferret, I suppose, it wasn’t such a treat. Read More
Among my most memorable moments in 30 years of conservation work – reintroducing the black-footed ferret to Canada. ...
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Dalhousie University gets sweatered

This National campaign is being supported on the Dalhousie University campus with plenty of ways for you to get involved (including a party at the Grad House!) Read More
This National campaign is being supported on the Dalhousie University campus with plenty of ways for you to get...
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Video: Get your sweater on

You may remember our friend Jax, the talented actor/singer/songwriter/video producer who helped us promote Earth Hour in previous years. Her newest creation is a hilarious ode to National Sweater Day. Read More
You may remember our friend Jax, the talented actor/singer/songwriter/video producer who helped us promote Earth Hour in previous years....
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A NEAT knit for Sweater Day

The Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) in Fort St. John, BC is all about motivating people to adopt sustainable practices. In honour of National Sweater Day, the group is hosting a NEAT Knit and... Read More
The Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) in Fort St. John, BC is all about motivating people to adopt sustainable...
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