Tag: sustainability
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Fashion Innovators: One Woman’s Fight for Fairness
This article focuses on the fashion innovator, Nurjahan Begum, and includes an exclusive interview with her. This is the debut article on The Switch for new writer Tasha White. The year 2022 is a big one for many reasons; The opening of the Ethical Local Market was one of them. It popped up in Toronto’s…
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements came months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article discusses these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before delving into…
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Justin Trudeau: Empty Promises & Climate Leadership
Justin Trudeau is the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada. Trudeau has held this position since November 2015 and has been the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. In an attempt to gain more seats in Parliament and achieve a Liberal majority, the Prime Minister called for an early federal election – a…
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A Breakdown of the 2021 Federal Election
The aim of the article is to help Canadians understand the federal election process and to better understand the platforms of each of the candidates for the election. Key Terms The Federal Election Process During a federal election, all Canadian citizens that are at least 18 years of age on election day can vote in…
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National Secondhand Clothes Day: Thrifting
The Rise in Thrifting Over the course of the pandemic, second-hand store employees and owners in Canada have noticed a significant increase in thrift shoppers seeking ways to stretch their budgets, discover unique items, and avoid the creation of more waste. According to 2020 data from ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store, while consumers…
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Why The Amazon Rainforest is No Longer a Carbon Sink
This article explains a recent study that has concluded the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs. Read more to find out about the study and how the largest forest in the world has deteriorated to the point where it can no longer keep up with the world’s carbon production. Written by:…
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Sustainable Product Spotlight: Mouche
As consumers become increasingly aware of climate change and their own environmental footprint, willingness to spend more money and more time looking for eco-conscious products have become the norm. One of these new products on the block is Mouche, a sustainable replacement for your traditional tree pulp tissues. Mouche is made of bamboo which brings…
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Fashion Innovation Spotlight: MoEa Sneakers
Our team is constantly connecting with those from around the world working to make a difference in a range of industries. Recently, we connected with the founders of MoEa sneakers – a new product presently part of a French Kickstarter campaign. Keep reading to learn more about how this new product will be changing the…
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Plastic-Free July: What You Need to Know
July has come, and with it has come so much talk about “Plastic-Free July”. While the name is pretty self-explanatory, this article will explore exactly what this means and how it began. Plastic-Free July® is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organization that was officially established in 2017. The Plastic-Free…
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Local Indigenous Business Spotlight: wolfwmnbeads
wolfwmnbeads is a local Indigenous-owned beading business run on Instagram by Raechel Bonomo. Before National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, our team will continue to provide informative and interesting articles highlighting the Indigenous history, and showcasing Indigenous talent. Today I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of my personal favourite local…
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