Have you ever wondered what that check-mark tree logo you see on so many products stands for? That symbol represents the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a body that ensures responsible management of the world’s forests – preventing clear cutting and unsustainable deforestation practices. Anytime you see the FSC logo on any of the goods you purchase you can rest assured that the wood, paper or any other forest products that make up what you’re buying come from certified forests that have been evaluated by the…

It’s partially a company’s responsibility to ensure that their employees are environmentally responsible. Recycling at work and home can be two entirely different beasts, so businesses need to make sure there aren’t any barriers in place that can put a halt to recycling rates in the office. Lack of a Recycling Program Probably the biggest barrier to recycling is not having a program in place at all – come on its 2014, you really have no excuse! Most municipalities have a recycling program of some…

 Coffee is a pretty amazing thing, besides providing the fuel for many of us to be functioning human beings in the morning – its usefulness goes above and beyond a quick pick me up. Before throwing out the grounds from your next pot of coffee, keep them, dry them out (allow them to air dry, laying them on a paper towel) and read on to see the many uses of used coffee grounds. 1. Remove Cooking Odors From Your Hands And Surfaces When preparing meals…

When it comes to toilet paper most people don’t think “green” (well…depending on what you eat) – but in all seriousness Recycled Toilet Paper is another way for the eco-conscious individual wanting to lessen their impact on the planet…without resorting to leaves. Contrary to what you might originally think of when you hear recycled toilet paper, it is actually numerous types of paper products such as newspapers, typical printer paper, receipts and so on all recycled in a lengthly process. It is not simply the reusing…

The Recycling Council of Alberta is one busy organization on a mission to promote and facilitate waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta. They definitely have the environments’ best interests at the forefront of their organization and are striving to keep the province of Alberta beautiful. Here are some reasons the Recycling Council of Alberta is awesome: They encourage the provincial government to enact policy that promotes conservation, recycling and waste reduction Assist industrial, institutional and commercial sectors in managing their waste collection…