Twelve ways to build community - David Suzuki Foundation
2. Host a clothing and/or toy swap. Clothing and toy swaps prevent clutter, curb consumption, build community and are fun for everyone! Choose toys that are age-appropriate and easily washed. (Exclude your favourites and delicates.)
Top 10 things you can do about climate change - David Suzuki …
1. Urge government to take bold, ambitious climate action now. In 2021, top climate scientists issued a “code red for humanity,” warning that this is our last chance to implement the transformational changes necessary to keep warming below 1.5 C and avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate chaos. Canada’s climate targets are …
Make every drop count: Water conservation tips
Water conservation is not just an individual responsibility; it's a collective effort that can have substantial benefits for the environment. These simple yet effective tips will help you reduce water use at home, outdoors and when travelling.
What is Land Back? - David Suzuki Foundation
Land Back is an Indigenous-led movement that means different things to different people. Watch these videos to begin establishing a shared understanding and a foundation for moving forward together. Let’s open the door to wider conversations about the history and future of land governance in Canada.
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Canadian charitable number: BN 127756716RR0001 US charitable number: 94-3204049 The David Suzuki Foundation acknowledges Indigenous Peoples throughout Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis — more than 900,000 people living in around 630 Indigenous communities and in cities and towns across these lands.
The Dirty Dozen: BHA and BHT - David Suzuki Foundation
1. U.S. National Library of Medicine, in Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents, 2010, https://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov. 2. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans vol. 17 (Paris: International Agency for Research on Cancer), vol. 40 (1986).
How to recycle eyewear - David Suzuki Foundation
Eyeglasses. Eyeglass frames are typically made of plastics, such as acetate and nylon, or metals like stainless steel, titanium and aluminum. Acetate, or cellulose acetate, is popular because it’s hypoallergenic and lightweight, but up to 75 per cent is discarded during eyeglass production.
Is borax safe? - David Suzuki Foundation
To disinfect: Use food-grade hydrogen peroxide (three per cent) in a spray bottle. Spray on hard surfaces and wipe clean. Rub half a lemon on a dirty cutting board, then wipe clean.(Add salt for extra cleaning power.) Place the other half in a bowl, microwave for one minute then use it to rub down the inside of your microwave.
Canada’s carbon pricing (a.k.a. “carbon tax”) explained
Pricing carbon emissions through a carbon tax is one of the most powerful incentives that governments have to encourage companies and households to pollute less by investing in cleaner technologies and adopting greener practices.. Unfortunately, carbon pricing in Canada is subject to misconceptions. Here we answer several common questions about carbon prices, how they work, their benefits and ...
How to create a butterfly garden - David Suzuki Foundation
The Butterflyway Project. The Butterflyway Project is a citizen-led movement growing highways of habitat for bees and butterflies across Canada, one butterfly-friendly planting at a time.