The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it — Robert Swan
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PCSH CARTOON CONTEST
Everybody likes cartoons. You can make a really strong point with a drawing, and you don't have to be a great artist to do it. This year Perth County Sustainability will offer a $100 prize for a student cartoon dealing with climate change and its associated problems. We're hoping for something positive, something brave, something that will encourage people to take action. Funny is good, too.https://www.instagram.com/justcomics_official/ Your cartoon may be a single picture, or a series of...
PHOTO CONTEST
Winner: Chef Jude Chef Jude's garden uses every inch of space, but still has room for you to sit and admire. It also provides beans, cukes, tomatoes and corn!Click to see more Runner-up: Kathryn Kathryn's garden shows how important a small greenspace can be. And no matter how small, it can also provide something for the dinner table! Read Kathryn's reflections on her garden, below.Click to see more The judgesJane MarieAudeSharonKathryn's Garden This is my balcony garden. It makes me very...
Niki Andre on affordable housing
Still confused about the definitions of affordable and attainable housing? You're not alone. In this interview with on Stratford Today, Niki Andre of SAHA explains to Peter Maranger why a Community Land Trust is the best solution for fair housing.
CFUW guide to freedom from plastics
The Stratford chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women has written a guide for drastically reducing the use of plastics. Produced initially for Earth Month, the guide is thoughtfully set out to show alternatives to plastics use. Read/download the guide here