GAIA US CanadaEmpowering Communities Through Grassroots Movement BuildingAt a time when environmental injustices like the disproportionate siting of incinerators in marginalized areas continue to undermine the…Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
GAIA US CanadaThe Inflation Reduction Act: A pivotal opportunity to push back against false solutionsThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) channels $270 billion in tax credits for climate investments but raises concerns about incineration — a…Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
GAIA US CanadaBeyond Hashtags: The Intersection of Religion, Culture, and Zero Waste in BIPOC CommunitiesAs people try to adopt a way of living that is more sustainable and less wasteful, we have seen a shift in lifestyles worldwide. The world…May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
GAIA US CanadaWaste Colonialism in Africa“There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” — Anne LeonardMar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
GAIA US CanadaZero Waste at Work in the PhilippinesZero Waste Month is not just a GAIA celebration. January takes on a special significance in the Philippines, where Zero Waste Month is part…Mar 13, 2023Mar 13, 2023
GAIA US CanadaTransforming the system with compost policyThere’s a saying in the zero waste movement: to get to zero waste, start with organics. Composting is accessible, concrete, and has a…Nov 23, 2021Nov 23, 2021
GAIA US CanadaTurning your zero waste campaign into a compelling storyUnless you’re talking to a scientist or a lawyer, facts and figures don’t change minds. To make change, organizers need to grab attention…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
GAIA US CanadaLearning to work with legislators on a zero waste campaignPassing legislation is a crucial component in the fight for zero waste. It’s also a complicated, opaque, and often frustrating process that…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
GAIA US CanadaHow to organize your community for zero waste, according to experienced activistsMuch of GAIA’s work focuses on closing incinerators and preventing the construction of new ones. But such successes don’t end waste…Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021
GAIA US CanadaPollution, Police, Pandemic: How the fight for Black Lives in Minneapolis connects…Kyra Brown — the Incinerator and Zero Waste Organizer at the Minnesota BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Environmental &…Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020