Canadians are among the top three populations in the world who prefer to own large homes, just below Australians and Americans, but reports state that the mean house size, which is approximately 2100 sq. ft., might be falling soon. Moreover, those moving to Canada do not necessarily require as much space as the current residents, […]
The Pacific garbage patch is a good example of the several swirling garbage zones in the oceans where all kinds of trash—including plastics, glass bottles, cigarette butts, and mattresses—end up. Although these trash patches don’t necessarily manifest as visible piles of floating garbage in the water, the mere fact that so much trash ended up […]
When your laptop or PC has come to the end of its life, you cannot get rid of it by simply tossing it into your disposal bin. Computers contain all kinds of toxins that are harmful to the environment. Moreover, your personal computer probably contains personal information, including account numbers, passwords, photos, license keys for […]
Over the last decade, recycling has emerged as one of the most important weapons in the fight against global warming and climate change. Recycling saves energy, reduces deforestation, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and encourages the production of more energy efficient products. Everyone can participate in the available programs at the household, community, and […]
Hospital waste is comprised of many different types of waste, including biomedical waste, which is regulated by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change via the Environmental Protection Act. The institutions that create biomedical waste, such as medical (healthcare and veterinary) facilities, dentists’ offices, tattoo parlours, funeral homes, research labs, and so on, know […]
If you are remodelling your home or doing some landscape work, then a dumpster rental provides the simplest solution for disposing of all the waste safely and effectively. However, your options for the dumpster placement may be somewhat limited, especially if local codes require you to get a permit before putting it on the street, […]
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes contain mercury and are disposed of as hazardous waste. However, there are two kinds of fluorescent tubes: compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and fluorescent tubes. While CFLs have many recycling options, via mail-in programs and retail drop-offs, fluorescent tubes are much harder to dispose of once their 15,000 hours of lighting […]
Many packaging labels today contain different recycling symbols and other directions to assist with proper waste disposal. Knowing the meaning of the symbols can help you identify how the packaging should be disposed of, and the right recycling containers for each type of waste. The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) This label appears on different kinds […]
From frying some bacon, to browning ground beef, to deep-frying a turkey, all these delicacies leave you with a lot of used oil that is difficult to dispose of. While it may be tempting to simply pour it down the drain, this shortcut may lead to costly repercussions that range from clogged sewer pipes, to […]
When you don’t have a designated place to keep your items, and just keep adding to the mess, you soon create a cluttered storage room. Just as it took you a long time to gather the different stuff filling up the space, you should also expect to put in a good amount of time to […]
