Monday is Earth Day and the official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs.
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Delegates from around the world are meeting in Ottawa this week, trying to create a legally binding treaty that would address not just how plastics are discarded, but also how much plastic is produced in the first place and how it is used. If the governments can agree, the treaty could become the most significant […]
A social enterprise business launched by a Sarnia church is turning beach glass into jewelry and raising awareness of the impact of human trafficking and the need for more services for survivors.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum co-founder Larry Lester reflects on the legends and entrepreneurs of baseball's pre-integration teams.
Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable.
Non-grocery categories including beauty, toys, health and electronics are witnessing robust sales growth on quick-commerce platforms such as Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Blinkit as they continue to diversify their range of offerings beyond food-related products to tap a larger user base.While the overall base for the new categories is still small, aggressive expansion by these players is starting to ensure a dominant presence for these categories on such platforms, people aware of their growth...
As diplomats search for a deal to curb the world’s growing problem of plastic, piles of bottles, buoys, nets and packaging keep building up in what should be a pristine environmentAs our small fishing boat slows to a halt in a shallow bay south-east of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, in the Galápagos Islands, a green turtle surfaces next to us, followed by a second, then a third a few metres away. A spotted eagle ray glides underneath the vessel.The skipper, Don Nelson, steps on to the black volcanic...
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years. Ottawa is hosting the fourth of five rounds of negotiations, with the aim of finalizing a deal by the end of the year. The proliferation of plastics has been profound, as it is a preferred material largely for its affordability and longevity. But that also means it never goes away, and the impact on nature and...
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for another round of negotiations regarding a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste.
Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in. The coffee giant said Thursday it plans to alleviate some of that waste with new disposable cups that contain up to 20% less []
There's a significant rise in the number of entrepreneurs initiating small businesses while holding down other employment commitments.
Rats can be a real nuisance in the garden, but there are natural ways to deter them without using traps or poison. Here are two methods that experts recommend