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We Use a Lot of Plastic
STEM Explained
What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?
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The Environmental Impact of Wasted Food
STEM Explained
One-third of all food produced is wasted. Learn about the environmental consequences of food waste, and what you can do about it.
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Should We Eat Bugs?
STEM Explained
What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.
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Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry
STEM Explained
Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?
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How is food packaged?
Hands-on Activities
Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.
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Farmed Salmon vs. Wild Salmon
STEM Explained
Aquaculture is seen as a sustainable way to produce fish. But are farmed salmon better than wild fish?
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Timea Filer (Video)
Career Profiles
Urban Forestry Field Technologist
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Timea Filer
Career Profiles
Urban Forestry Field Technician, City of Guelph
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Heather Dover
Career Profiles
Arborist
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Lacey Rose
Career Profiles
County Forester
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Katharine Scotton
Career Profiles
Environmental Consultant
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Meredith Ann Epp
Career Profiles
Communications and Marketing Manager
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Stephanie Good
Career Profiles
Senior Fisheries Certification Manager
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Lucy Erickson
Career Profiles
Science Communications Manager
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Angela McIsaac
Career Profiles
Environmental Engineer