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I Tried the Cora Ball

I Tried the Cora Ball

The bright laundry accessory offered to protect marine life from my clothing’s microfibres. But would it work?
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Glynis Ratcliffe
Kombucha as Treaty

Kombucha as Treaty

As I tend my scoby, I reflect on the ethics of relationships between people and the land.
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Jessica Johns
Who’s really paying for your avocado?

Who’s really paying for your avocado?

Seasoned with deforestation, toxic chemicals, and high water use, the story of avocado could leave a bad taste in your mouth.
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Lauren Kaljur
This Picture Book Helps Refugee Kids Integrate at School

This Picture Book Helps Refugee Kids Integrate at School

When a kindergarten teacher couldn’t find the stories she was looking for, she wrote her own.
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Taslim Jaffer
Permaculture’s Unexpected Lessons for Pandemic Parenting

Permaculture’s Unexpected Lessons for Pandemic Parenting

Ecosystems have a lot to teach us about how connection builds resilience.
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Brianna Sharpe
The Asparagus Manifesto

The Asparagus Manifesto

Asparagus is founded on the following beliefs…
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Asparagus Magazine
The BC Dairy Where Cows are in Charge

The BC Dairy Where Cows are in Charge

Vancouver Island’s Morningstar Farm prioritizes a happy herd and a healthy ecosystem.
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Barnardwrites
Does Reusing Hotel Towels Save the Planet or Just Money?

Does Reusing Hotel Towels Save the Planet or Just Money?

As some of us contemplate traveling again, the Environmentalist from Hell looks into tourism-industry greenwashing.
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Sara Bynoe
Trans Prisoners in BC Can’t Get their Day in Court

Trans Prisoners in BC Can’t Get their Day in Court

One woman’s story shows how BC Corrections discriminates against trans people.
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Tessa Vikander
What does protest look like when you can’t gather?

What does protest look like when you can’t gather?

From Covid-19 lockdowns to Putin’s Russia, activists find ways to have impact and keep spirits up despite restrictive conditions.
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Jesse Firempong
The Decider: Cans or Glass Bottles

The Decider: Cans or Glass Bottles

Does it matter to the planet how your beer or soda is stored?
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Francesca Fionda
When the Amazon Burns, We All Lose

When the Amazon Burns, We All Lose

Last year’s Amazon fires threatened my family and health, but thankfully didn’t harm them. And yet, they took so much — from all of us.
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Lola Méndez
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