TONTOTON enables waste pickers to earn more money from the waste collection by paying them for non-recyclable plastic, that was not collected in the process. Waste pickers all over the world make a living by collecting recyclable plastics and selling them. Because of this, we need to make sure our projects that are intended to… Read more »
What are ocean-bound plastics (OBP)? Ocean-bound plastics are non-recyclable plastics that are likely to end up in the ocean. There are no real studies to show where these plastics come from, but when we’re talking about ocean-bound plastic, we’re referring to plastic found within 50km of the coast. They consist of low-value plastic that cannot… Read more »
Spring is here and food and wine lovers near and far can taste the adventure of the Sierra Oro Farm Trail with a Mother’s Day tasting box and a limited-edition Graduation tasting box made exclusively for the California State University, Chico Alumni and Parent Office as part of a virtual toast to graduates on Saturday,… Read more »
St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik, Vice-Chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, responded to the Government of Canada’s Budget 2021. “Budget 2021 investments into environment and infrastructure programs creates a foundation for municipal governments on the shores of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River to start investing in critical shoreline projects,”… Read more »
Recycling centers often lack the proper resources to protect their employees from hazardous and strenuous working conditions. iWrc collaborates with these cooperatives to improve the health, safety, and financial stability of employees. The initiative trains workers at the cooperatives in proper practices and protocol. Elizabete Rocha, president of Futura Cooperative, says that in the past workers “feared nothing. We had no PPE. We had no… Read more »
