Noteworthy Organizations
Plastics Campaign from Organizations Here is a list of non-profit, non-governmental organizations, some being international that promote and advocate a plastic campaign. These websites are factual, and offers free educational toolkits on everything [...]
Volunteer with us!
Plastic is everywhere. Not only are microplastics found in oceans, but it's closer to our homes than we think. There is an estimated 22 million pounds of plastic waste found in our Great Lakes, [...]
Where is plastic distributed?
Greenpeace conducted a plastic audit on World Clean Up day on September 2018 in Canadian shorelines such as Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal as part of their international Break Free from Plastic campaign. Cumulatively, [...]
Greenwashing: is that really clean?
100% recyclable. Eco-friendly. Made with 50% more recyclables. Made with natural ingredients. Do these labels sound familiar at all? Whether we are looking at packaging, household supplies, personal care products, or food, we seem [...]
Mustard Seed Co-op
Sustainable Groceries Co-ops are local grocery stores that are consumer-owned that serve environmental, social and economic benefits, unlike conventional chain grocery stores that are privately or investor owned. Co-ops typically carry fresh, organic [...]
Facts about Plastic
Plastic is produced from natural gas and feedstocks that is derived from crude oil refining. The feedstocks or petrochemical crackers is a type of oil that consists of large carbon-containing compounds such as alkanes. [...]
Eco Campaign Coordinator 2019
Hi everyone! I'm Gloria and your Eco-Campaign Coordinator this summer! Just a little bit about me, I've lived in Hamilton my entire life so if you're ever curious about things to do, feel free [...]
Board of Directors Candidates
2019-2020 Board Nominees I am interested in the Policies and Procedures Board Portfolio. I will try, briefly, to explain why I would be a good [...]
OPIRG Board of Directors Nomination Period Extended
OPIRG Board of Directors Nomination Period Extended Our nomination period has been extended to April 5! If you want to be involved in a student directed organization that seeks to promote social and [...]
Scarcity and Abundance
Scarcity and Abundance By Mike Nickerson Big change is in order ! Why does inequality continue to grow? Why is pollution threatening our health and our planet? Why don’t governments address [...]