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Four vertical recycling bins in a row of different colours (blue, red-orange, yellow and green).

Recycling examples from around the world

Posted on May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 by StepsTowardSustainability

Discover recycling examples from around the world to inspire your own recycling.

A woman holds a plastic bottle in each hand with more plastic containers on the counter in front of her.

Commonly mis-sorted items in Toronto

Posted on Dec 22, 2024Jan 09, 2026 by StepsTowardSustainability

Find out commonly mis-sorted items in Toronto and how to sort items correctly into the blue bin, green bin and garbage.

Six roommates gather around a round dining table, drinking red wine.

Sustainability lessons from roommates

Posted on Dec 08, 2024Dec 20, 2025 by StepsTowardSustainability

From grocery shopping and cooking to dealing with waste, living with roommates touches on many aspects of a sustainable lifestyle. Find out sustainability lessons I’ve learned from roommates.

A woman and man examine plates that they have pulled out of moving boxes.

Sustainable moving part one: Getting rid of items

Posted on Aug 11, 2024Aug 25, 2024 by StepsTowardSustainability

Find out ways to get rid of items responsibly when moving, from selling things online to donating.

7+ ways to reduce paper use

Posted on May 19, 2024Oct 05, 2025 by StepsTowardSustainability

Learn ways to reduce paper use so you can save natural resources and reduce clutter.

Festive branches, pine cones, red ribbon, green leaves and red berries are arranged in the corner of a white surface.

Have yourself an eco-friendly little Christmas

Posted on Dec 10, 2023Feb 23, 2025 by StepsTowardSustainability

Learn how to be sustainable at Christmas, from rethinking your gifting to switching to LED holiday lights.