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My, Amanda Busner’s, journey to low waste/no plastic living started with my youngest daughter. She was 4 at the time and was traumatized by the a video she saw of a turtle with a straw stuck up its nose. She insisted that we stop using straws. We became more curious and educated ourselves on the plastic pollution issue and reduced out consumption drastically. Today we are not 100% zero waste, but we are always doing out very best and making decisions for our family based on ...the impact it will have on our planet. We live our life based on how we can do better. We make mistakes, but we always rebound and make adjustments to ensure those mistakes don’t happen again. I am looking forward to continuing to help educate you, our community. I will continue to offer you solutions that I found helpful in our home to reduce our plastic consumptions, and over all, support the foundations that are creating big picture plans on helping eliminate plastic pollution from our oceans. Together we can #Turn It Around of Our Kids and leave this planet better than we found it! #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #meettheboard

"**Did you know Monday?** Français ci-dessous Tasmania, a state in Australia has met its goal to be fully self-sufficient on green energy 2 years ahead of schedule. They have relied on hydroelectricity predominantly and had supplemented their energy demands with gas power and coal. ... They have completely replaced the gas and coal systems with the installation of their last two wind turbines and are now producing more energy than the demand. #gotazmania La Tasmanie, un État Australien, a atteint son objectif d'autosuffisance en énergie verte deux ans avant la date prévue. Il s'est appuyé principalement sur l'hydroélectricité et a complété ses besoins énergétiques par le gaz et le charbon. Ils ont complètement remplacé les systèmes de gaz et charbon par l’installation de leurs deux dernières éoliennes et produisent désormais plus d’énergie que la demande. #cleartheocean #reducefirst #turningitaroundforourkids #windturbines #selfsuffient #greenenergy

**NEW PRODUCT ALERT** Check out these new beauties! Soft Kiss lip balms are all natural and have compostable or recyclable tubes.... The lip balms are made from Olive and Sweet Almond oil paired with Shea butter provides natural hydration and lasting protection. The tubes are made from 90% post-consumer recycled cardboard! You can enjoy these lip balms in Grapefruit, Coconut or Lavender flavours

**Did you know Mondays** French ci-dessous Microplastics have been found in the placentas of unborn babies. Microplastics were found in both foetal and materal sides of the placenta. The size of the microplastics were .01mm, small enough to be carried through the blood stream. These micro plastics were likely consumed through food and water or inhaled.... Very scary actually!! We are aware now, and we can make a difference but making different consumer choices. Buy: Natural, Plastic Free, Local products. You can start on our website Des microplastiques ont été trouvés dans les placentas des bébés à naître. Des microplastiques ont été trouvés dans les côtés fœtal et maternel du placenta. La taille des microplastiques était de 0,01 mm, assez petite pour être transportée dans le flux sanguin. Ces microplastiques étaient probablement consommés dans la nourriture et l'eau ou inhalés. Vraiment effrayant!! Nous en sommes conscients maintenant et nous pouvons faire une différence, mais en faisant des choix de consommation différents. Acheter: Produits naturels, sans plastique, locaux. Vous pouvez commencer sur notre site Web #cleartheocean #reducefirst #turningitaroundforourkids #microplastics #didyouknow #didyoukmondays

*** NEW PRODUCT ALERT *** Although these bracelets aren’t preventing plastic from entering the oceans, aren’t they pretty? We are proud to have collaborated with a local jeweller @aura_vibe to create our 2020 bracelet collection. They all have the whale tale pendant, in stainless steal ... Just like all our products, 100% of our profits are donated to foundations Clearing the Ocean from plastic Quantities are limited so get yours while you can! https://www.cleartheocean.com/collections/apparel #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #stonebracelets #brecelets #braceletsmakingadifference @ CTO - Clear the Ocean

Plastic doesn’t just disappear. It lives on the planet for centuries and recycling isn’t working! DM us if you have questions or suggestions we can share about reducing our plastic consumption #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #refuseplastic #waronplastic #waronwaste #nomoreplastic #lifewithoutplastic @ CTO - Clear the Ocean

Tomatoes !!!! This was the first year we made a vegetable garden in our back yard. I must admit we didn’t do any research before we got started and planted too many plants in our small space. Our tomatoes plants are all intertwined despite us trying to stringing them up to keep them to themselves I thought we had done too much damage. Our plants are all more than 6 feet tall and have tons of green tomatoes but they weren’t turning red.... until last week!... As of yesterday we can pick fresh tomatoes from our garden and it looks like we will be picking hundreds more by the end of the week I can’t tell you how happy I am and am so grateful that nature was able to navigate despite our lack of knowledge and not ideal planting situation!!! Tomato salad anyone ? #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #tomatogarden #tomatogardening #tomatoes #tomatoes #gardenfail #lovegardening #vegetablegarden #homegrownveggies #homegrowntomatoes #homegrown #homegrownfruit

**** NEW PRODUCT ALERT ***** As promised, we will be announcing some new products over the next couple of weeks One of the products we are most excited for (because it wasn’t easy for us to learn to make) is our home made, natural, and package free soap... Our first version is Sandy Beach. Made with simple ingredients, your skin will be thrilled in the water Perfumed with the scent of grapefruit, your showers will leave you feeling like your on vacation. The soap bars are now available on our website in 115g or 230g options. The link is in our bio #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #refusefirst #refuseplastic #nopackaging #nopackaging #uselessbox #savetheocean #savetheenvironment #cantstop #cantstopbelieving #dontstopbelieving #naturalsoap #naturalsoaps #homemadesoap #sandybeach #sandybeachsoap

To do good, you actually have to do something. - Yvon Chouinard founder of Patagonia Although the quote is a bit rough, it is relevant to the world that we live in right now What are some of the good things you are doing?... What we are doing right now? We are respecting gouvernement regulations and wearing our masks. We are wearing and washing our reusable mask to avoid the accumulation of disposable masks in landfills We are listening to videos, documentaries and to our colleagues and friends talk about their stories regards #blm. We are donating resources where we feel our money and time will best help others. Our focus is on supporting COVID relief and #blm education funds We have read the book How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi to educate ourselves on the #blmmovement and we are picking up Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt to continue our education We are working on new products to bring to you so we can continue on our mission to #ClearTheOcean. Keep your eyes on some natural product made by us, and some new products from different companies Can’t wait! So tell us, what are you doing? @purzlbaum #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #refuseplastic #covid_19 #wearareusablemask #wearamask #dosomethinggood #bekind #blmeducation

Challenge accepted . Thanks @natacha_deepika and @elanabuzz . #womenempowerment #challengeaccepted

New patterns coming your way . Finally our fabric stores have opened and received some summer fun. We may be a little late into the season but we couldn’t let these summer patters pass us by. These patterns will be available on our website in about 10 days in snack and sandwich bags, produce bags and maybe something you haven’t seen before . Can’t wait! ... . #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #newfabric #reducesingleuse #reducesingleuseplastic #nomoreplastic #reduceplasticwaste #wastenot #reusablebags #reusablesarerad #savetheplanet #savetheenvironment See more

This Yoplait yogurt container says it the official yogurt of the 1976 Olympics. Can you believe that it's in perfect condition?

A message to our community . We at Clear the Ocean are reaching out to acknowledge and address the death of George Floyd and the ongoing discrimination and injustices happening in our communities around the world . This week, we turned off our social media so we could better listen to the black community, educate ourselves on the BlackLivesMatter movement, and show our solidarity and support. We denounce the unacceptable violence and oppression that impacts the black communit...y, and we look forward to continuing to drive positive change. We know we have a long way to go to eradicate discrimination and to create a truly diverse and inclusive society, but we believe this can be the moment when history changes course . When we started Clear the Ocean at the end of 2018, our goal and mission was strong from the start. We were tired of being witness to the negative impact our world was having on its natural resources and landscapes, and we understood that change happens only when action is taken. It wasn’t enough to be sad when looking at pictures of suffering sea life, or to say that we were against this kind of pollution. We had to actively fight for change. We had to educate ourselves and transform how we lived our lives, and we had to work hard to influence others to join our cause . We are committed to taking the same approach here. We will NOT be bystanders. We will listen, educate ourselves, protest, vote for better policies, speak up, and we will take action for change because #blacklivesmatter . #westandwithyou #yourenotalone See more

Supporting black lives today with #blackouttuesday

** NEW PRODUCT ALERT ** . Wool Dryer Ball! . You may be asking yourself ‘What the heck are those?’... . Wool dryer balls are designed to help your dryer dry your clothes faster and more efficiently as well as prevent static on natural fibres. How do they do they you ask? . Wool dryer balls create air pockets that allow for better air flow and circulation. This method can help dry your clothes 25%, therefore saving on some $ on your electricity bill . They can also help keep your laundry smelling fresh by adding essential oils to the balls. Whatever scent you choose will be left behind on your clothes . Fun fact - these wool balls are made in Vancouver with 100% Canadian Wool! . They come three to a set, so ahead and get yours today on the website!!! Link to this product is in the bio . @woodandwoolfibrecrafts . #cleartheocean #reducefirst #turningitaroundforourkids #dryersheets #dryersheetshacks #nomorewaste #nomoresingleuse #nomoresingleuseplastic #waronwaste #savetheocean #savetheenvironment #cantstopwontstop See more

We are a company that is in a fight to save our planet from plastic pollution. We have never commented on any political event besides those that impact the environment . However, this situation we can not let go without showing our commitment and solidarity with the black community. . The countless black lives that have been taken away because other believe it is their right is disgusting, unacceptable, and intolerable. We support and are with the people who are saying ENOUGH... IS ENOUGH! . We hold you in our hearts, in our minds, and our continued action to not tolerate racism! . With all the love and support, . Amanda and the CTO team . #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmattermovement See more

You already know and love our KLIIN reusable towel, and now we have the KLIIN ROLL . KLIIN rolls have the same properties as the towels. They absorb 15 times their weight and they can be washed 300 times before they get tossed in the compost and will disappear in 28 days . What makes these fun is they are:... The same size as a standard paper towel They are thinner then the standard towel and lovely for kitchen clean ups. There are 5 in the Lemon Print and 6 in the Yellow print (same price ) . Get yours on our website and as usual 100% of profits are donated to foundations actively Clearing the Ocean of plastic . @kliinco . #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #refusefirst #kliintowels #savingtrees #useless #reusableisbetterthanrecyclable #savetheplanet #savethetrees #nomorewaste #waronwaste @ CTO - Clear the Ocean See more

Our first major donation! Earth Day marked our first community event, and our turnout was great. From this single event we were able donate to The Ocean Cleanup $850 USD or $1200 CAD It’s feels great to have put real product in your hands that will reduce the use of single use plastic and be able to make a such a sizeable donation after a single event... My most sincere thank you for all of your support in making our dream come true! Special thanks to: Ariane Renaud Cassendre ChasséDAMA Yoga Marc Carangi Lana Armstrong La pause yoga chaud Jonathan Hamfit Joyful Connections Stacey Olson Stephanie Graddon Jess Morales Perrine Marais Core Zen Santé Kasherra Daigneault Shannon Lisa Ropeleski Erika Vaugeois - Coach #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #refusesingleuse #saveourplanet #saveourenvironment #saveourocean #nomoreplastic #saynotosingleuse #saynotoplastic #saynotosingleuseplastic #livingwithless #waronwaste

What makes your mom the best? . My mom is the best because she is strong and confident (when she wants to be). Smart, cute, soft, and gentile. She can give it to you when you need, and lend a hand when you’re down. What more can you want in you mama . Tag your mama if she’s on Instagram and well is why your mama is the best. Do it before midnight tonight (May 10) and we will choose a special mama to send her a special gift... . #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #mothersday #lovemymama #specialmom #loveyourmama #lovingmother #refusesingleuse #nomoreplastic See more

Happy Earth Day!!! We are so grateful for all of you who are with us today during our Virtual Earth Appreciation Day. We hope you are enjoying it. To continue the celebration we are offering you 20% off everything on our website to support you in you pursuit of producing less waste. Discount code EarthDay2020... Discount is available until end of day Friday April 24th at midnight Happy Earth Day

Meet the teachers that are teaching on April 22 during CTOs Virtual Earth Day celebrations . We are so lucky to have them and can’t wait until Wednesday . Check them out on Facebook or Instagram to learn more about them... . Get your ticket through the link on our website . With the purchase of your ticket you also get a zero waste gift from us . #cleartheocean #turningitaroundforourkids #reducefirst #earthday2020 #earthdaycelebrations #yogaclassesallday #refuseplastic @ CTO - Clear the Ocean See more

We are so excited to bring you CTO’s first community event on EARTH DAY, April 22nd Normally I would want to be with all of you face to face and hand in hand. To do a riverside clean up or Run, Walk, Bike, do Yoga with all of you... but, social distancing is a thing now. SOOOO..... we’re bringing it to you virtually! The big details:... We are virtually hosting 16-18 different classes throughout the day like yoga, meditation, fitness and conferences on zero waste The classes will run through the day from 8am to 8pm Your contribution will give you access to all classes and the recordings when the day is over Registration is $30 and on top of all the classes, you will receive a gift from us You can find all the info on here https://bit.ly/CTO-EarthDay! See more