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Let's Talk Trash: Possessions own us

Let's Talk Trash: Possessions own us

It is the season to go shopping, or so we are told. This is most definitely a time of year when we may accumulate a whole lot of wanted (and unwanted) stuff in our lives.
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Let's Talk Trash: Zero-waste picnics

Let's Talk Trash: Zero-waste picnics

Has the brilliant sunshine inspired you to bring out the blanket and picnic basket? The good news is we can celebrate a summer meal outside without making a bear-sized mess. As usual, zero waste starts with planning.
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Let's Talk Trash: Mushroom use grows

Let's Talk Trash: Mushroom use grows

Mushrooms from under the forest floor and tree bark are starting to peek their heads out and whisper, “Pick me, pick me.” It is that time of the year.
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Let's Talk Trash: Refrigerator food waste

Let's Talk Trash: Refrigerator food waste

About a quarter of the food we buy, we toss. We load up at the grocery store with the best of intentions to cook up a storm. A month later, we find two half-full jars of questionable pasta sauce lurking behind sour milk.
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Let's Talk Trash: Bursting the balloon

Let's Talk Trash: Bursting the balloon

This heat wave may have you brainstorming ways to cool down or even ideas for hosting a celebration outdoors. If so, balloons might be on your shopping list.
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Let's Talk Trash: Black Friday hangover cure

Let's Talk Trash: Black Friday hangover cure

In the wake of Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day, consumers and those opting out all have the chance to contemplate the merits of their choices.
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Let's Talk Trash: China’s national sword

Let's Talk Trash: China’s national sword

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Let's Talk Trash: Bag ban battle continues

Let's Talk Trash: Bag ban battle continues

Plastic bags have been caught up in a current of controversy lately. Across Canada, a number of cities have dared to question how much we are relying on their availability.
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Let's Talk Trash: Plastic varieties cause confusion

Let's Talk Trash: Plastic varieties cause confusion

Even if you diligently avoid bringing single-use, plastic to-go coffee cups and plastic utensils into your household, almost inevitably they end up sneaking in through the backdoor.
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Let's Talk Trash: Keeping wildlife safe

Let's Talk Trash: Keeping wildlife safe

Summer is barely upon us, but reports of bear activity are already rolling in from concerned residents. Cute and cuddly from a distance, bears are wild animals that can behave unpredictably, endanger people and pets and cause damage to property.
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