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Big Idea: Living sustainably supports the well-being of self, community, and Earth.

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Joann Whalen

Career Profiles

Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,

I teach advanced courses on how to manage soils to produce healthy, nutritious food and maintain healthy ecosystem functions.
Christelle Fournier

Christelle Fournier

Career Profiles

Permaculture guide, Founder of the company Fertiles

I offer consulting services to organizations, municipalities, indigenous communities, to support them in their eco-citizen projects related to food security.
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Shawn Fisher

Career Profiles

CEO and Co-Founder

I advance sustainable food production at the point of consumption by inventing smart farming appliances.
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Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

Backgrounders

Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

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Areej Riaz

Career Profiles

Operations Manager

I work with individuals and organizations on programs that help address climate change.
Dolcy Meness

Dolcy Meness

Career Profiles

Nagadjitodjig Aki (Guardian)

I work as a Guardian for the environment and cultural teachings of my community, Kitigan Zibi.
Melisa Zapisocky

Melisa Zapisocky

Agriculture Initiatives Specialist

Melisa Zapisocky's job blends knowledge of agriculture with community development.
Pears Evans

Piers Evans

Career Profiles

Municipal Sustainability Coordinator

Piers Evans is a Municipal Sustainability Coordinator for the Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Joel Stacey

Career Profiles

Construction Superintendent

Joel Stacey is a Construction Superintendent for Solvest Inc.
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Light Pollution

STEM Explained

Light can be a type of pollution. Learn about the damage it causes to people and living things as well as how you can prevent it.

Solar panel project in Dakar, Senegal

What are Carbon Offsets?

STEM Explained

Can carbon offsets help you reduce your environmental footprint, practice sustainable living and fight climate change?

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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.

How is food packaged?

How is food packaged?

Hands-on Activities

Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.