Ban on Trawling: Protecting our Oceans

Ban on Trawling: Protecting our Oceans

by Christine Lee Slew Scotland harbors some of the most beautiful and diverse marine life in the world. It is home to bottlenose dolphins, porpoises, minke whales, otters and many more. For years, trawling – the practice of dragging weighted nets along the seabed- has...
Our Tree Planting Project

Our Tree Planting Project

Trees for a healthier living: GentleWays’ commitment GentleWays for OurPlanet is dedicated to helping rebuild Ottawa’s urban forests. In partnership with the City of Ottawa, Ecology Ottawa and with the support from our community, we are committed to adding as many...
Gentle Ways 2023-2024 Impact Report

Gentle Ways 2023-2024 Impact Report

We  are thrilled to announce the release of our very first Impact Report for the year 2023-2024. The report offers an in-depth look at GentleWays for OurPlanet work, featuring our devoted team, and a message from our Founder, Aïda Warah. It also summarizes GentleWays’...
Incineration is not the answer

Incineration is not the answer

by: Leen Aboujaish (Environmental Communication Advisor-Volunteer) Aïda Warah (GentleWays founder) A warning we’ve been hearing now for the past few years in Ottawa: Ottawa’s landfill is almost full and expected to reach capacity between 2036 and 2038 if our current...
Changing our Menus

Changing our Menus

With a small grant from the City of Ottawa under Sustainability, GentleWays is currently implementing a project aiming at promoting sustainable plant-based food choices in Ottawa. We will be supporting and  collaborating with some restaurants towards an increase in...