Twelve ways to build community - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBStart a soup, salad, sandwich or dinner party club. A food circle or meal train is another way to help a family member, co-worker or neighbour in need. It can be a thoughtful gift for a baby shower or as a kindness for someone going …
Top 10 things you can do about climate change - David Suzuki …
WEB1. 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 still critically insufficient to do our fair share on the ...
Is borax safe? - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBTo 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.
Make every drop count: Water conservation tips
WEBWater 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.
Does vinegar kill germs? - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBAcetic acid (a.k.a. white vinegar) can act as a disinfectant that can destroy some bacteria and viruses.. Studies confirming vinegar’s antibacterial properties: Household natural sanitizers like lemon juice and vinegar reduced the number of pathogens to undetectable levels.; Vinegar can inhibit growth of and kill some food-borne pathogenic bacteria. Plus, vinegar’s bactericidal activity ...
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WEBCanadian 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.
What is Land Back? - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBWhat is Land Back? Land Back is an Indigenous-led movement with a rich and complex meaning. In the words of Isaac Murdoch, “Land Back is people returning back and finding their place in those systems of life.”. According to journalist and Canada Council for the Arts chair Jesse Wente, Land Back is “about the decision-making power.
Canada’s carbon pricing (a.k.a. “carbon tax”) explained
WEBEffective carbon levies rise regularly to give people and businesses time to adjust. Canada’s carbon levy started in 2019 at C$20 per tonne and went up by $10 a year to $50 in 2022. It’s now increasing by $15 a year until 2030, when it will reach $170 per tonne. The most recent increase in April 2024 to C$80 per tonne adds only about three ...
The environmental costs of fast fashion - David Suzuki Foundation
WEBFrom overflowing landfills, water use and chemical run-off to climate-altering carbon emissions and microplastics, the planet is paying the price for fast fashion.
The Dirty Dozen: BHA and BHT - David Suzuki Foundation
WEB1. 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).
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