![]() ![]() While studying art in university, designer Leah Legault learned how to create and dye textiles. The Thai-born, Toronto-raised author’s debut collection of short stories weaves vivid tales about immigrants in a nameless English-speaking city. How to Pronounce Knife, by Souvankham Thammavongsa (out on April 7), is one of those books. (From $100, evernew.ca) A Collection of Short StoriesĮvery once in a while, you come across a book with writing so breathtaking that you take note of the author so you can read everything they ever write in the future. Choose from utility-inspired cargo pants, voluminous tiered maxidresses and belted rompers for a spring- ready look that’s easy on the environment too. The five styles are made with a super-soft fibre that has been produced using sustainably sourced, renewable, biodegradable wood pulp. (From $300, ) Wardrobe StaplesĬircular fashion is the focus of Ever New Melbourne’s newest collection of wardrobe basics. Using pre-owned materials like vintage wool and cotton from the closets of her grandmother and aunt, deadstock fabrics and previously discarded textiles, she crafts contemporary pieces that highlight the potential for recycled fashion to be passed on and cherished for years to come. What will our legacy be for the next generation? Montreal-based designer and Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards winner Marie-Eve Aubry examines this question in her first capsule collection, Future Origins. Today, the distinctive original stripe design lives on as an emblem of the department store but also as a reminder of the brand’s colonial history. In the 18th century, the wool blankets became synonymous with trade among Indigenous and settler communities and were often fashioned into wrap-style coats. First seen in 1957, it evoked the fun of the shopping mall (which was rising in popularity at the time). ![]() For April, it’s the pastel-hued Ice Cream blanket. To celebrate its 350th anniversary, Hudson’s Bay is launching a limited-edition version of its point blanket, to be reissued in a historic colourway every month in 2020. “World AirMax DXM-972A Stainless Steel Polished Automatic Hand Dryer.” Hand Dryer Supply. “How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Hair Dryer.” Air dryer. “The Complete Plastics Recycling Process.” Recycle Track Systems. Paper Towels: Which Has a Larger Environmental Impact? – Viewing Blog Post.” Green Schools Alliance. Whereas, air-drying produces 0 amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. Each year, blow-drying emits an average of 57 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) per use into the atmosphere. Whereas, hand dryers create only 9 to 40 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per use.īlow drying your hair is bad for the environment. Paper towels create an average of 56 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per use. When you use paper towels you throw them out in the trash which creates more waste. This goes for any disposable items such as popsicle sticks, paper towels, plastic bags, plastic wrap, plastic straws, etc.Īutomatic hand dryers are better for the environment than paper towels. When you could be buying ceramic, glass, or reusable plastic containers once and use them continuously. What’s the point of using them when you can reuse plastic containers, ceramic, or glass dishes? Not only that but when you buy disposable plates you are wasting so much money. Then, when they get collected/distributed they will get categorized, washed, shredded, separated, extruded and compounded into new materials.ĭisposable plates are very bad for the environment. When you have these materials to recycle, put them in the appropriate bins. For example, in the Waterloo region the green bin is used for food scraps, the two other blue bins are used for containers only and the other for paper and plastic, etc. Different municipalities have different coloured bins. This also depends on which city you are from. The blue bin is used to recycle plastic such as cans and bottles. For example, blue bins and green bins are both used to recycle different materials. Recycling is the process of using materials and turning them into new materials. Here are some ways you can reduce your waste at home/school: This is why we should reduce our waste and save our planet Earth. Did you know that we produce 2.01 billion tonnes of garbage each year? I can’t even imagine how much that is and I bet you can‘t either. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |