February 7, 2012

Straw Wars: The campaign keeping straws out of restaurants…and landfills

Straw Wars is a great campaign launched in London’s trendy Soho neighbourhood by restaurants, hotels and bars. Member businesses pledge to cut down the use—and eventual disposal—of plastic straws. Plastic straws are technically recyclable. But they’re not likely to be
August 18, 2011

Thrifty Foods takes a step backwards – brings back plastic bags

Two years ago, Thrifty Foods proudly announced that they were discontinuing plastic bags. “We think eliminating plastic grocery bags is the right thing to do and we are confident our customers will understand and accept this as a positive step
May 31, 2011

Video: Host your own Bag It screening

June is looking like a busy month! First, kick off Canada Environment Week on June 5th, 2011 (which is also World Environment Day). To keep the good times rolling, you can join the celebration at Love Vancouver, Love Your Planet in Olympic Village! We may