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France to force tobacco companies to clean up cigarette butts

Earlier this month, OshKosh B’gosh at Dufferin Mall made headlines by destroying oodles of unsold clothes and tossing ’em out back. OshKosh B’gosh got caught, but it’s far from the only retailer throwing out perfectly fine wares. It’s a practice that runs through every industry – fashion, food, tech. But there

The Reusable Revolution: Small Changes You Can Make Now

Canada has consistently ranked as one of the worst waste-producing countries in the world, with some studies even claiming that Canada’s total waste generation (including industrial waste) is the highest in the world. And with an average Canadian producing nearly 673 kilograms of waste per year, it’s no surprise.  Among

I Want To Know What’s In My Tampons… Period.

“Tampax Pure” reads, “Organic Tampons by Tampax – free of dyes, fragrances and chlorine bleach,” which begs the question…does the other 98% of their products contain those things? Gross. Legally, tampons are considered medical devices by the government, meaning they do not have to list their ingredients. The vagina is

Canada among the best countries in the world to raise a child

By all metrics, Canada is one of the best countries in the world to live. We consistently rank in the top 10 for things like global reputation, migrant desirability, overall quality of life. Well, add another to the list. According to U.S. News, Canada is the fourth-best country in the world

The 22 top places to visit in 2020

There are inevitable pledges that come with every new year — we vow to get healthier, be more organized and perhaps call or visit our parents more often, among other things. Just as many of us are also determined to fill up our passports and round out our digital scrapbooks