Circular Economy FAQs
The term "circular economy" might seem to be popping up in your feeds a lot recently—and for good reason! Canada announced in June 2020...
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ryan85209
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Not into nature? Here's why you still need parks.
Avid campers, bird-watchers, hikers, fishing fanatics, and picnic-ers likely see the value in Manitoba parks. They provide endless...
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Lake Friendly
Dec 2, 20203 min read
What is Manitoba's Climate and Green Plan?
If you've been following the Lake Friendly channels, you know that we often mention this thing called the "Made in Manitoba Climate and...
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Lake Friendly
Nov 26, 20203 min read
Recycle Water? Recycle Snow!
How to use snow as a resource this winter.
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ryan85209
Nov 19, 20204 min read
Green Infrastructure FAQs
Reuter's latest issue of the Ethical Corporation magazine included an article about how L'Oreal—the world's largest cosmetic company—has...
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ryan85209
Nov 12, 20204 min read
How to make Christmas 2020 your most environmentally-friendly one yet
Manitobans everywhere already know how different this holiday season is going to look. Many long-time staples of this time of year may be...
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ryan85209
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Ten Simple Ways to Save Water While Stuck at Home
While we are all spending more time at home these days, now might be a good time to take your mind off the world and focus on making some...
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ryan85209
Oct 24, 20202 min read
How waste affects our fresh water
Different types of waste pose various problems for our water quality and quantity. Litter, organic, hazardous and household waste
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ryan85209
Oct 16, 20202 min read
How to properly dispose of things instead of dumping them down the drain
How to dispose of common items dumped down the sink: food scraps, bathroom products, medications, and household hazardous waste.
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ryan85209
Oct 9, 20203 min read
Don't dump things down the sink. Keep our lakes clean
Contaminated wastewater can pollute our lakes, making beaches unattractive, closing fisheries, and affecting tourism. Prevent pollution.
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ryan85209
Oct 2, 20203 min read
You Can Protect Water Quality in the Water Cycle
If water disappeared on this plant, life would quickly follow. Water is all around us. The amount never changes.
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ryan85209
Sep 26, 20202 min read
Healthy Rivers are Essential for Lake Winnipeg’s Survival
Today, many communities along the Red River and throughout the Lake Winnipeg watershed depend on rivers for drinking water.
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ryan85209
Sep 18, 20202 min read
How to Clean Up Fallen Leaves to Protect our Lakes
To collect leaves or not to collect leaves, that might seem like the environmentally friendly question.
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ryan85209
Sep 10, 20202 min read
20 Easy Ways to be Eco-Friendly & Stay Warm
Keep the thermostat off to positively impact the environment. Get cozy, warm up your body, and check on your home.
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ryan85209
Sep 4, 20202 min read
How much water is your daily life responsible for?
Canada is abundant in fresh water, and as a result, many of us overconsume water. The average Canadian uses 327 litres per day in their...
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ryan85209
Aug 27, 20202 min read
How to Focus on the Important Value of Water
Humans can only survive three days without drinking water. Manitoba's abundance of water plays an essential role in our daily lives.
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ryan85209
Aug 20, 20203 min read
Five Simple Tips to Go Fishing the Lake Friendly Way
Fishing can be a great time whether you are looking for a new hobby, a way to catch your food, or a seasoned angler. Anyone fishing can...
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ryan85209
Aug 14, 20202 min read
Seven Tips for Environmentally Friendly Lawn Care
You can still make eco-friendly choices for your grass-covered lawn. Pay attention to mowing, invasive plants, yard waste, & watering.
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ryan85209
Aug 7, 20202 min read
How do algae affect water quality?
Eutrophication occurs from excess nutrients, which creates algal blooms.
When algae die, decomposing bacteria suck oxygen out of water.
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ryan85209
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Are microplastics polluting our lakes?
Lake Winnipeg contains five BILLION pieces of microplastic. Four hundred million enter Lake Winnipeg per year through the two biggest rivers
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