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22 Jan 2016

One Step On The Way To An Overhaul

Posted By: FOECanadaOrg Comments Off on One Step On The Way To An Overhaul

Our campaign to save the bees, The Bee Cause, is picking up momentum.  All the effort you and I have put in is starting to pay off. I want to thank you warmly for your continuing support of this work. Last fall I told you the Environment Commissioner (CESD) was auditing the Pest Management Regulatory

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TAKE ACTION: Stop plastic companies from weakening TAKE ACTION: Stop plastic companies from weakening Canada's negotiating stance on plastic pollution! Send your letter to Minister Guilbeault by end of the day Sunday September 17th. 

We need your help to insist Canada takes a strong position against plastic pollution. The only way to prevent industry from succeeding is to overwhelm Environment and Climate Change Canada with Canadians calling for a strong position on ending plastic production and consumption. 

There are only 72 hours left. 

Please send your letter and share this message with family, friends, and colleagues.
🔥 Smoke from wildfires is not the only source o 🔥 Smoke from wildfires is not the only source of air pollution threatening the health of Canadians. According to Health Canada, diesel emissions in major cities and along transportation corridors are a major health threat to Canadians. 

Doctors and environment groups are calling for federal action on truck pollution, saying the government could save thousands of lives by closing federal loopholes for highly polluting heavy trucks. 

@cape_doctors and Friends of the Earth Canada, represented by @ecojustice_ca, have petitioned the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to investigate what the federal government is doing to curb diesel emissions.

➡️ Read the full press release at the link in our bio. 

#pollution #airpollution #airquality #diesel #dieselemissions #canada #health
📢 "As smoky air blankets much of Canada and off 📢 "As smoky air blankets much of Canada and offers a mere glimpse of what lies in store as global temperatures continue to rise, there is hope that in cases like Mathur v Ontario, the courts will refuse to be silent bystanders while the climate crisis erodes the ecological foundations of life on this planet."

🔥 Read more on the historic youth climate lawsuit via @theconversationdotcom at the link in our bio.

#climatechange #climateaction #youthactivism #climate #youth #ontario #canada
This week, Maya had the opportunity to present ‘ This week, Maya had the opportunity to present ‘Maya’s Plastic Pollution Campaign’ to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada, @stevenguilbeault, along with several other Ministers on Parliament Hill. 

This was an exciting step towards banning harmful plastic price look-up stickers in Canada and a perfect way to celebrate Canadian Environment Week! 🌱

Thank you MP @gary_srp for facilitating such an incredible experience! 

#mayaagainstplastic #expandtheban #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticban #singleuseplastic #singleuseplasticban #plastic #plasticfreeproduce #plus #pricelookupstickers
Wishing everyone a warm and happy Mother's Day wee Wishing everyone a warm and happy Mother's Day weekend! ❤️ 

There's no better way to give thanks to Mother Earth than by opting for one of our eco-friendly e-cards. 🌍💐

More info via the link in our bio!
💚✨ After more than two months, Maya's Plastic 💚✨ After more than two months, Maya's Plastic Pollution Campaign has finally come to a close! Over 2,400 individuals across Canada pledged to combat plastic pollution, including over 68 classrooms, and THOUSANDS of plastic price look-up stickers (PLUs) were kept out of our wastewater and composting facilities. Thank you to everyone who participated!

💪 The fight doesn't stop here. We demand greater action from our politicians on plastic pollution, and we'll keep pushing until Canada's single-use plastic ban includes plastic PLUs. 

👂 We’d also love to hear your advice on which plastic products need to be banned and which companies should be making switches from plastic to certified compostable products and packaging. Let us know in the comments below! 

#mayaagainstplastic #expandtheban #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticban #singleuseplastic #singleuseplasticban #plastic #plasticfreeproduce #plus #pricelookupstickers
Mother's Day is just around the corner! Why not di Mother's Day is just around the corner! Why not ditch the paper and show your love with an environmentally-friendly and thoughtful alternative? ❤️💌

With our e-cards, you can send a heartfelt message to your loved ones while donating the cost you'd spend on a traditional paper card. The amount you give will then help support Friends of the Earth Canada's important work this year and beyond. Even better, a single card & donation can be sent to up to 100 people! 

There’s no sign-up required. Head to the link in our bio for more information. 🤗
Thanks so much, @cbckidsnews, for sharing Maya's s Thanks so much, @cbckidsnews, for sharing Maya's story and raising awareness about the harms associated with plastic price look-up stickers! 🍊🍌 You can read the full article via the link in our bio. 👀 

For those who pledged to join #MayaAgainstPlastic, have you already sent your sticker collection to your Member of Parliament? How many PLUs in total were you able to collect? Did you learn something new about plastic pollution throughout the campaign? Let us know in the comments! 💚

#expandtheban #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticban #singleuseplastic #singleuseplasticban #plastic #plasticfreeproduce #plus #pricelookupstickers
✨👏 We’re thrilled to have been a part of su ✨👏 We’re thrilled to have been a part of such an incredible event on Parliament Hill this morning!

Today, MP @jenicaatwin presented e-petition 4127 to ban #glyphosate to the Minister of Health. 

Over 18,000 Canadians voiced their support for a ban on this dangerous #pesticide. We’re excited to keep up this amazing momentum as we work towards a #pesticidefreefuture for all! 

@intotheweedsdoc @safefoodmatters @envirodefence @davidsuzukifdn @preventcancer.now @fscrad @cane_aciie @cape_doctors @stop.the.spray.bc @stopthesprayontario @stopthespray.ns @ecojustice_ca @vigilogm
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TAKE ACTION: Stop plastic companies from weakening TAKE ACTION: Stop plastic companies from weakening Canada's negotiating stance on plastic pollution! Send your letter to Minister Guilbeault by end of the day Sunday September 17th. 

We need your help to insist Canada takes a strong position against plastic pollution. The only way to prevent industry from succeeding is to overwhelm Environment and Climate Change Canada with Canadians calling for a strong position on ending plastic production and consumption. 

There are only 72 hours left. 

Please send your letter and share this message with family, friends, and colleagues.
🔥 Smoke from wildfires is not the only source o 🔥 Smoke from wildfires is not the only source of air pollution threatening the health of Canadians. According to Health Canada, diesel emissions in major cities and along transportation corridors are a major health threat to Canadians. 

Doctors and environment groups are calling for federal action on truck pollution, saying the government could save thousands of lives by closing federal loopholes for highly polluting heavy trucks. 

@cape_doctors and Friends of the Earth Canada, represented by @ecojustice_ca, have petitioned the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to investigate what the federal government is doing to curb diesel emissions.

➡️ Read the full press release at the link in our bio. 

#pollution #airpollution #airquality #diesel #dieselemissions #canada #health
📢 "As smoky air blankets much of Canada and off 📢 "As smoky air blankets much of Canada and offers a mere glimpse of what lies in store as global temperatures continue to rise, there is hope that in cases like Mathur v Ontario, the courts will refuse to be silent bystanders while the climate crisis erodes the ecological foundations of life on this planet."

🔥 Read more on the historic youth climate lawsuit via @theconversationdotcom at the link in our bio.

#climatechange #climateaction #youthactivism #climate #youth #ontario #canada
This week, Maya had the opportunity to present ‘ This week, Maya had the opportunity to present ‘Maya’s Plastic Pollution Campaign’ to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada, @stevenguilbeault, along with several other Ministers on Parliament Hill. 

This was an exciting step towards banning harmful plastic price look-up stickers in Canada and a perfect way to celebrate Canadian Environment Week! 🌱

Thank you MP @gary_srp for facilitating such an incredible experience! 

#mayaagainstplastic #expandtheban #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticban #singleuseplastic #singleuseplasticban #plastic #plasticfreeproduce #plus #pricelookupstickers
Wishing everyone a warm and happy Mother's Day wee Wishing everyone a warm and happy Mother's Day weekend! ❤️ 

There's no better way to give thanks to Mother Earth than by opting for one of our eco-friendly e-cards. 🌍💐

More info via the link in our bio!
💚✨ After more than two months, Maya's Plastic 💚✨ After more than two months, Maya's Plastic Pollution Campaign has finally come to a close! Over 2,400 individuals across Canada pledged to combat plastic pollution, including over 68 classrooms, and THOUSANDS of plastic price look-up stickers (PLUs) were kept out of our wastewater and composting facilities. Thank you to everyone who participated!

💪 The fight doesn't stop here. We demand greater action from our politicians on plastic pollution, and we'll keep pushing until Canada's single-use plastic ban includes plastic PLUs. 

👂 We’d also love to hear your advice on which plastic products need to be banned and which companies should be making switches from plastic to certified compostable products and packaging. Let us know in the comments below! 

#mayaagainstplastic #expandtheban #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticban #singleuseplastic #singleuseplasticban #plastic #plasticfreeproduce #plus #pricelookupstickers
Mother's Day is just around the corner! Why not di Mother's Day is just around the corner! Why not ditch the paper and show your love with an environmentally-friendly and thoughtful alternative? ❤️💌

With our e-cards, you can send a heartfelt message to your loved ones while donating the cost you'd spend on a traditional paper card. The amount you give will then help support Friends of the Earth Canada's important work this year and beyond. Even better, a single card & donation can be sent to up to 100 people! 

There’s no sign-up required. Head to the link in our bio for more information. 🤗
Thanks so much, @cbckidsnews, for sharing Maya's s Thanks so much, @cbckidsnews, for sharing Maya's story and raising awareness about the harms associated with plastic price look-up stickers! 🍊🍌 You can read the full article via the link in our bio. 👀 

For those who pledged to join #MayaAgainstPlastic, have you already sent your sticker collection to your Member of Parliament? How many PLUs in total were you able to collect? Did you learn something new about plastic pollution throughout the campaign? Let us know in the comments! 💚

#expandtheban #plasticfree #zerowaste #plasticban #singleuseplastic #singleuseplasticban #plastic #plasticfreeproduce #plus #pricelookupstickers
✨👏 We’re thrilled to have been a part of su ✨👏 We’re thrilled to have been a part of such an incredible event on Parliament Hill this morning!

Today, MP @jenicaatwin presented e-petition 4127 to ban #glyphosate to the Minister of Health. 

Over 18,000 Canadians voiced their support for a ban on this dangerous #pesticide. We’re excited to keep up this amazing momentum as we work towards a #pesticidefreefuture for all! 

@intotheweedsdoc @safefoodmatters @envirodefence @davidsuzukifdn @preventcancer.now @fscrad @cane_aciie @cape_doctors @stop.the.spray.bc @stopthesprayontario @stopthespray.ns @ecojustice_ca @vigilogm
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