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How to Organize a Sewing Bee to Reduce Plastic Produce Bags

Posted on August 6, 2024August 6, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Would you like to reduce plastic pollution in your community? Are you crafty? Consider organizing a sewing bee to sew cloth produce bags.

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Zoom Meetup: How to Start a Produce Bag Sewing Bee

Posted on June 10, 2024July 31, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Would you like to socialize with crafty, like-minded friends, make something useful together, help reduce plastic pollution and build community, all while having fun? Then consider organizing a sewing bee for making reusable produce bags. Learn how to get started in this free Zoom meetup on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 10am PT/1pm ET. Plan […]

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How to Launch a Bring-Your-Own-Container Program in Any Community

Posted on August 2, 2021April 12, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

One woman, out to reduce her family’s waste, launched a movement that quickly spread across Toronto. Learn how to start a similar program.

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One Woman Making a Difference

Posted on January 21, 2021September 14, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

After working on global climate solutions, Stephanie Miller wanted to reduce her own footprint. She began with a request at her dry cleaners.

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Avoid Shopping a Bit Longer During Covid

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau
wooden crate filled with seasonal produce of tomatoes, eggplant, red onions and zucchini

Food shopping during Covid is stressful. These ideas will help you avoid the store for a bit longer between shopping trips.

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How to Help with the N95 Mask Shortage

Posted on March 20, 2020March 21, 2020by Anne-Marie Bonneau

In the richest country in the world, health care workers have begun to run out of personal protective equipment. Some are asking volunteers to sew masks.

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Pre-Existing Plastic Conditions: What Is the Cure?

Posted on March 12, 2020October 25, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau
food stored in jars reduces food waste because you can see what you have on hand

You’ve decided to wean yourself from single-use plastic. But what do you do with all of the plastic stuff you still have in your home?

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Reusa-Bags Upcycled Produce Bags Community Map

Posted on October 19, 2019April 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Have a group that sews produce bags? Fill out a few questions to get on the map. To contact a local group, click on a pin in the map for the organizer’s email.

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How to Join or Start a Zero-Waste Community

Posted on January 16, 2019January 20, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
food stored in jars reduces food waste because you can see what you have on hand

Would you like support in your zero-waste or low-waste endeavors? Look for a zero-waste community in your city or start your own by following these simple steps.

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