Kindersley is encouraged to think about the three R’s – Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose Since 2012, Saskatchewan has been a part of the “reduce, reuse, recycle” movement that swept across Canada. Officially known as Waste Reduction Week, the dates of October 16 – 22 are dedicated to educating and encouraging the public to reduce wastage by… Continue reading Waste Reduction Week
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Town of Kindersley: 3 R’s Contest
3 R’s Contest Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose Waste Reduction Week – October 16 – 22 The Town of Kindersley is encouraging you to share your favourite repurpose projects on our Facebook page. The project photo that gets the most likes can win the submitter a $500 gift card certificate from Kindersley Castle Building Centre. For more… Continue reading Town of Kindersley: 3 R’s Contest
This Engineer’s Crazy Plan to Clean Air with Smog-Sucking Bikes
Source: Seeker.com, October 10, 2017 These bicycles are designed to filter smog out of the air as you ride. This could be a game changer for smoggy cities like Beijing. Some days in Beijing are so hazy schools shut down, which isn’t as fun as a snow day because you can’t go outside and build… Continue reading This Engineer’s Crazy Plan to Clean Air with Smog-Sucking Bikes
Town of Kindersley: October 16-22, 2017 is Waste Reduction Week
Source: Town of Kindersley, October 10, 2017 The Town of Kindersley is recognizing National Waste Reduction Week from October 16-22, 2017. Waste reduction is key to conserving the world’s resources and landfill space, and to reducing our debt to future generations. Therefore, Council of the Town of Kindersley urges residents to promote this year’s theme,… Continue reading Town of Kindersley: October 16-22, 2017 is Waste Reduction Week
Environmental case against Bill Boyd adjourned, pleas expected soon
Source: CBC News, October 10, 2017 Former Sask. cabinet minister did not appear in court The environmental case against former Saskatchewan minister of the economy and Kindersley MLA Bill Boyd was in court Tuesday, but was adjourned, with pleas expected early next month. Boyd was not in court, and the Crown prosecutor appeared via telephone. Read full… Continue reading Environmental case against Bill Boyd adjourned, pleas expected soon
Round table releases sustainability indicators for public comment
Source: Barbara Duckworth, The Western Producer, October 5, 2017 The Canadian Round Table for Sustainable Beef seeks final public comment on its indicators used to measure sustainability practices for the processing sector. The public comment period is from Oct. 5 to Nov. 4, according to a news release from the roundtable. Sustainable beef is defined… Continue reading Round table releases sustainability indicators for public comment
Plants Slowed CO2 Rise For a Decade
By Molly Fosco, Seeker.com, November 10, 2016 Atmospheric CO2 rise slowed from 2002-2014 thanks to plant growth, but plants can’t keep up with emission levels. Humans have contributed to the acceleration of CO2 levels in Earth’s atmosphere for centuries, but a recent surge in plant growth caused this acceleration to slow down for over a… Continue reading Plants Slowed CO2 Rise For a Decade
How Algae Could Change The Fossil Fuel Industry
By Aneeta Akhurst, Seeker.com, September 29, 2016 Seeker takes a closer look at the very exciting potential behind algae fuel and food production. It’s no secret that Earth’s longevity depends largely on finding an alternative to fossil fuels. Not only are fossil fuels greatly contributing to climate change, but they’re a non-renewable resource that will eventually run… Continue reading How Algae Could Change The Fossil Fuel Industry
Tokyo's Olympic medals might be made from discarded smartphones
By Amar Toor, TheVerge.com, August 22, 2016 Organizers want to produce gold, silver, and bronze medals from ‘urban mine’ of e-waste Organizers of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo aim to produce gold, silver, and bronze medals from the metals found in discarded smartphones and other electronics, according to a report from the Nikkei Asian… Continue reading Tokyo's Olympic medals might be made from discarded smartphones
'Guardians of the River' make tiny dent in Rio's unrelenting pollution
By Susan Ormiston, CBC News, August 10, 2016 ‘We have money, we have technology but we don’t have the interest to solve these problems’ Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue towers over Guararapes, a favela on the way up the mountain to Brazil’s most famous attraction. Residents feel a special pride looking up at the monument. But… Continue reading 'Guardians of the River' make tiny dent in Rio's unrelenting pollution