Here’s a butt, there’s a butt, everywhere there’s cigarette butts.
It’s not just the unsightly mess of seeing the tiny, white and orange nubs thrown carelessly about that has firefighters’ fuming, it’s also their dangerous ability to smoulder that has sparked outrage. Last year, 27% of Barrie fires were caused by smoking and cigarette-lighting materials, said Barrie fire prevention and safety officer, Samantha Hoffmann.
Staples Canada released its first quarter sustainability update and environmental achievements. The report highlights includes steady growth for many of the company’s in-store recycling initiatives, including battery and writing instruments programs.
“Our recycling programs and sustainability initiatives have started the year off on a strong note,” said Leigh Pearson, director of facilities, environment and procurement at Staples Canada. “We are always looking for ways to help our customers and associates make a positive impact on the environment.”
Kevin and Dina speak with Jessica Panetta from TerraCycle, an initiative that helps recycle almost anything such as cigarette butts. Interview begins at 2:48.
I was watching BTV or Breakfast Television Toronto, like I do every morning Monday to Friday starting at 6 AM until 9 AM., I pretty much catch the entire show minus a half hour, as they start at 5:30 AM. I love the entire show as it gives me everything from news, entertainment, food and health, there’s never a shortage of things to watch on BTV every day!
Staples Canada has released its first quarter sustainability update and environmental achievements. Highlights of the report include steady growth for many in-store recycling initiatives, including battery and writing instruments programs. "Our recycling programs and sustainability initiatives have started the year off on a strong note," said Leigh Pearson, director of facilities, environment and procurement at Staples Canada. "We are always looking for ways to help our customers and associates make a positive impact on the environment."
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Aug. 8, 2017 /CNW/ - Staples Canada has released its first quarter sustainability update and environmental achievements. Highlights of the report include steady growth for many in-store recycling initiatives, including battery and writing instruments programs.
"Our recycling programs and sustainability initiatives have started the year off on a strong note," said Leigh Pearson, director of facilities, environment and procurement at Staples Canada. "We are always looking for ways to help our customers and associates make a positive impact on the environment."
RICHMOND HILL, ON, le 8 août 2017 /CNW/ - Staples/Bureau en Gros dévoile un rapport de son premier trimestre en matière de durabilité et de ses dernières réalisations environnementales. Parmi les points saillants du rapport, on compte la croissance soutenue de plusieurs initiatives de recyclage en succursale, dont le recyclage de pile et des instruments d'écriture usagés.
« Nos programmes de recyclage et nos initiatives en matière de durabilité ont commencé l'année en force », déclare Leigh Pearson, directrice des services des installations, de l'environnement et de l'approvisionnement chez Staples/Bureau en Gros. « Nous cherchons toujours des façons d'aider nos clients et nos associés à avoir un impact positif sur l'environnement. »
Nous pouvons déjà voir des publicités à la télé et à la radio nous incitant à préparer la rentrée scolaire... et à faire des achats! Peut-on consommer de manière responsable et réduire notre empreinte environnementale en cette période de l'année? Nous en parlons Amélie Côté, spécialiste en gestion des matières résiduelles et blogueuse à
bricabacs.com.
Laval’s École Paul-VI has snagged third place in a nation-wide recycling contest.
By sending snack pouches to be recycled through recycling firm TerraCycle’s Snack Pouch Recycling Program and by submitting daily votes for their school, they were second runner-up won a $100 prize for their school, in addition to local bragging rights.
École Paul-VI of the Commission scolaire de Laval collected a total of 1001 pieces of recyclable waste during the contest period.
The “Ready, Set, GoGo!” recycling contest was launched by TerraCycle and GoGo squeeZ applesauce snack brand in February for schools throughout Canada.
More workshops, art installations, food vendors and new sustainability efforts are in the works for both campers and day-trippers to this year’s River & Sky music and camping festival, which takes place July 20-23 at Fishers' Paradise near Field.
The festival, set on the Sturgeon River, is known for featuring some 40 emerging Canadian bands over its four days, including this year’s headliners Wintersleep, Timber Timbre, PUP and Weaves.
But River &Sky also works on ways to present sustainable arts, and to feature art installations by visual artists and the creations of local crafters, as well as run workshops appealing to a wide variety of ages and interests.
"This year, not only do we have an amazing line-up of musicians but we also have an amazing line-up of workshops that are River & Sky inspired,” Melanie Alkins, a vendor, crafter and workshop lead for the festival, said.
This year the festival has more than 20 sessions on 14 topics. They are all free for attendees. Fan favourites, such as puppetry with Kimberley Howe, morning yoga with Liz O’Hara and a movement workshop with Shannon Falconi of North Bay’s Global Groove, are returning.
New skills-based workshops include fixing your bike with Stefan Poliquan of North Bay’s The Wheelhouse; canoe trip tips and tarp-tying with Carissa Bender and Meghan Walsh; how to string your guitar and proper intonation with Marc-André Dubosq; and taking a herbal walk with Miranda Martel to learn about edible plants.
