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On Orange Shirt Day, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our team at EcoSchools continues to reflect on the ways we are acting upon reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and honouring the truths of Canada’s colonial past and present.

Fast fashion has a drastic impact on our planet and the environment around us. Fast fashion especially contributes to pollution. The production of fast fashion clothing involves the use of lots of chemicals such as dyes, finishes, and synthetic fibers that can lead to water pollution.

By taking a collective ‘gulp’ of water from our reusable bottles on March 22nd, schools across Canada are inspiring students about the importance of clean water, and how they ensure a peaceful society for all.

Read how students across Canada are contributing to the fight against climate change by participating in the Project 2050 program and adopting small but impactful climate-friendly habits in their schools.

Step into a world where the challenges of climate change are unraveled and creative solutions are explored through an interactive online game! In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the Climate Hero Escape Room and take you through the experiences of educators and students who have used it as a fun and immersive learning…

Wondering how you can make a difference during your summer holidays? Dive into our new blog post and explore the ways you can bring environmental learning and action to your homes and communities.

The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the flowers are blooming. April means the arrival of spring and the start of Earth Month! Celebrated throughout April, with Earth Day landing on April 22nd, this month’s focus on our Earth reminds us to check in and reflect on how our actions, both…

Student-led environmental initiatives are a vital component of the EcoSchools program. Pamela Backus, a former student at Robert Thirsk High School in Calgary, AB, learned about the impacts of carbon pollution and came up with a plan that would help her school community make a positive and lasting impact.

To celebrate Nutrition Month this past March and explore the connection between meat and our environment, École élémentaire Pavillon de la jeunesse in Hamilton, Ontario, decided to host Meatless Mondays for their school community.