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When most people get a new car, they probably spend a few weeks or months driving it locally before doing a big road trip. Not me, I decided that a trip to California was exactly what was needed to get a handle on what my new fully electric car can do. After 6000km over 3 weeks, I have learned a lot… and am still learning. Here are some of my main observations: A EV’s range is much better in slower, stop-and-go traffic. Interstate driving used more battery power than I was expecting. Going up hills reduces your range and going...

October is Circular Economy Month in Canada. It’s a chance to re-think how we produce, use and dispose of materials and products in our lives. A circular economy shifts away from the traditional "take-make-dispose" linear model. Instead, it promotes a closed-loop system where products, materials, and resources are used, reused, and regenerated, thereby minimizing waste and environmental impact.   Linear Economy                   Circular Economy      So how does it benefit communities? Environmental Sustainability: The Circular Economy reduces the depletion of finite resources and minimizes waste generation. By recycling, upcycling, and reusing...

Canada's single use plastic ban came into effect on December 20, 2022. It feels like a small resolution for our country. It's not going to make a massive difference in our overall plastic waste, but I hope it help people think about all of their overall choices of products and packaging.  So what does this ban actually do?  The ban will include items from six categories and were selected because they are items commonly found in the environment, are difficult to recycle & have available alternatives. The categories are:   checkout bags cutlery foodservice ware made from, or containing, problematic plastics...

This dish soap bottle has been in my kitchen for 3 years. It has been refilled approximately 18 times. By REFILLing I've eliminated that many plastic bottles from entering the waste or recycle systems. Think of the difference we could make if we all REFILLed.