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Climate change, as we all know, has a deep effect on the earth’s biodiversity. And, causes widespread disruption in every sphere of life. Here is a brief overview of what it really means to all of us.

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#BernieOrBust ✊ 🔴❗ I do not now nor ever will I vote for the 1% and that's what I'd be doing. Defeat Trump at all costs even by voting for Biden they say. They say, he is the lesser of 2 evils. I say, Trump and Biden are puppets for the elite. My vote is FOR THE PEOPLE only. Bernie doesn't take their money. He is the only candidate to make change. This is our once in a lifetime chance. If he loses, this Earth loses. #GreenNewDeal TRUTH! 👁💜 #Eminem Please endorse #BernieSanders He is the voice for the people and is the only man that can beat Puppet Trump❗He will fight against gun violence. See Comments Please⤵️ Biden will cut social security and has tried multiple times to cut social security. Please research to see that is the truth❗ He receives funds from billionaires, Bernie doesn't. Bernie WILL make the billionaires finally pay their taxes to pay for it. Biden can't because he is their puppet. No Biden, you don't have to cut social security. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Rejoining the Paris Agreement isn't enough. Scientists say we must act immediately to end our dependence on fossil fuels and avoid climate catastrophe. Our Green New Deal, which will create 20 million jobs, is the only plan in this race bold enough to address this crisis. Joe Biden thinks our ideas are "pie in the sky." We are fighting to make health care a right like every other major country, to protect the planet, to ensure justice and dignity for all. That's not "pie in the sky." That's what Americans deserve. #BernieSanders 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? THE SIDE OF WALL STREET OR OF WORKING PEOPLE. ⁉️ EVERY VOTE COUNTS✊ PLEASE VOTE FOR BERNIE💜 What the billionaire class and corporate elite want you to think is that we simply can't win. Do not enter that world of despair. If we stand together, there is nothing that we cannot accomplish. ✊ #PowerToThePeople #FightThePower #love4oneanother #PublicEnemy #PublicEnemyRadio #FeelTheBern #NotMeUs #ClimateCrisis #ChangeClimateChange #ActOnClimateChange #KillerMike #MarkRuffalo #CornelWest #KirstenDunst #SusanSarandon #RepAlexandriaOcasioCortez #Obama #RevJesseJackson #MayorChokweAntarLumumba https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sjVVUJClz/?igshid=1w34utpsdvwts

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What's on Order: It's Time to Save the Planet

What’s on Order: It’s Time to Save the Planet

Tell the Remaining Members of Trump’s Strategic & Policy Forum to Walk Away like Elon Musk & Robert Iger

Yesterday President Trump made the devastating choice to pull the US out of the Paris Accords, further endangering life on this planet by willfully ignoring the most crucial issue of our time.

Climate change impacts everything! The water we drink. The air we breath. The land on which we live…

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Socially Responsible Human: Balls, Bags and Bites

Let’s start with a few things I’ve been flirting with lately as someone who’s exploring what it takes to become a Socially Responsible Human. Don’t worry, I’ll be true to the title.

Balls

I want to talk about ‘dryer balls’. I’ve recently discovered that you can reduce your drying time, and minimize wrinkles and static, by throwing 3-6 wool balls in your drying loads (this works by creating more air circulation between items of clothing, and absorbing moisture). They essentially eliminate the need for dryer sheets or fabric softener, and help the earth and your wallet (why not?). You can even add a few drops of essential oils to them before throwing them in.

Although ultimately, as mentioned by the David Suzuki Foundation, avoiding dryers altogether (and prioritizing drying racks) is always the better option, my fellow Canadians know that winter time brings its own challenges, and that certain articles (e.g. towels) are hard to air dry.   

To test these out myself I recently purchased 3 Moss Creek Wool Works dryer balls. I’m still figuring out how long to set my dryer timer for now that I throw the wool balls in, but hoping that I’ll get a hang of it soon. 

Curious to know who else uses these? Any suggestions to maximize their use?

Bags

Using reusable bags for our errands and groceries have become, for many of us, a given. I’m at the point where, even if I forgot to bring a bag with me, I will literally stack my items and carry them in my hands to the car... that’s called commitment! 

A good trick of course is to keep a few of those small foldable bags in your purse or jacket pocket. Super handy.

I’m particularly excited about Montreal’s new bylaw banning single-use plastic bags for all retailers. And super psyched that Gatineau is thinking about following suit. We’re so ready. 

But what about those thin plastic bags used to gather produce? I think that the first rule is that if you’re not going to eat the peel (e.g. like an orange, unless you’re zesting it!), you can just throw that bad boy directly into your basket and forget the produce bag. 

So, what to do if you’re going to eat the peel, and prefer not having it roll around in your cart and prodded by the cashier? You could stash it in one of your grocery bags or coat pocket, but I’m assuming you might be accused of shoplifting, especially if you forget to pay. So instead, here are two tricks:

1. You can use mesh bags made for your produce. I got a few on hand and love them. Amazon has a wide selection, so you’re sure to find something.

2. Wash your produce. There are many store-bought cleaners out there, but because I’ve never tried them, it’s hard for me to speak to their quality and effectiveness. A study conducted by the University of Maine covers produce cleaners, but doesn’t seem to yield to a final conclusion. The one thing the study mentions is that these products often contain chlorine. Instead, it’s suggested that distilled water or very clean cold tap water would be effective enough in removing contaminants. Not sure about what to do? There seem to be a variety of DIY natural recipes out there to explore. Let me know what you find.

Another quick shout out to a heart throb of mine, Dans le sac, a fabulous Montreal-based company that has created beautiful bread bags and other reusable treats to check out. 

Bites

Here’s the thing: I enjoy my fair share of takeout food. I have a little one at home, so after a long day of work, my boyfriend and I don’t always feel like jumping into a Ricardo cooking session. I’m sure we’re not alone.

However, I feel nauseous every time I pick up my to-go grub and see the amount of waste that I am bringing home in the form of disposable containers. 

First off, styrofoam is a good example of a material that should be banned from the food industry altogether. Other containers made out of non-recyclable material should also be phased out. 

The good news is that many restaurants are ahead of the game and finding ways to eliminate waste. A great Mtl Blog from a year ago, 9 "Zero Waste" Restaurants In Canada You Need To Try Before You Die, names a few places out there that are switching things up. I’m sure that many others are on track today. Hey, even A&W moved from foil burger bags over to compostable waxed paper bags.

I’ve heard that some takeout counters allow you to bring your own containers from home to package your eats before you take them away. I’m curious - know of any places that come to mind?

Given that various grocery stores are exploring this concept (NU Grocery in Ottawa is a great example, even Bulk Barn has jumped onboard), shouldn’t more restaurants consider it too? 

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