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Tips to Be a Good Recycler

We all recognize the Möbius Loop. Most of us do our part to save resources from being trashed; however, during the past few years, recycling has acquired a poor reputation….

Unclog Drains Without Chemicals

Unclogging drains probably ranks high among one’s least favorite household chores. Being vigilant about keeping the drainsieve in place, pouring boiling water down the sink once or twice a week, and not allowing grease to…

Larraine Roulston
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Sep, 25, 2019
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National Toilet Paper Day

By Larraine Roulston:

When organizations first began claiming special calendar dates to promote their causes, who would have guessed that there would be a “National Toilet Paper Day”?! On August 26th, I received two such messages….

Larraine Roulston
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Sep, 19, 2019
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Just How Great Is Biodegradable Plastic?

NOT GREAT! Plastic is not a natural product and, biodegradable or not, it still takes years to break down and the fragments then become micro-plastic. In the UK, researchers submerged and buried what claimed to…

Larraine Roulston
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Sep, 05, 2019
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Plastic Free July-How to Achieve a Plastic-Free Garden

Is breaking up with plastic hard to do? Once alternatives have been sought and people adopt different habits, it’s really not so difficult after all. For the most part, the major hurdle is changing…

Larraine Roulston
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Jul, 11, 2019
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Our Beautiful Extravagant Pollutant

For decades, fireworks have been an integral part of celebrations and gala events. Although they bring the community together for an evening of excitement, I’ll admit that I’m not a huge fan. Once you’ve…

Larraine Roulston
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Jul, 03, 2019
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Shift Happens!

By Larraine Roulston:

Individuals and society at large are under the influence of advertising. Last week, when visiting Toronto, I noticed several Starbuck’s and Tim Horton’s posters while riding public transit and walking on city streets….

Larraine Roulston
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May, 22, 2019
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