Good News
You will find in this section examples of achievements showing that progress is made such as new laws, standards, and norms that support more compassionate and more ecologically responsible practices on the Planet. You will also find reports and research findings that either indicate progress on the path towards greater ecological balance, or provide guidance for such.
Engaging Ottawans for the Green Bin
GentleWays for OurPlanet is grateful to have received a grant from the Ottawa Community Foundation to support our "Engaging Ottawans for the Green Bin" project. The goal of this project is to promote greater use of the green bin program in multi-unit properties in...
Creating History: Showing that we, Canadians, care!
GentleWays for OurPlanet is leading an initiative to bring about changes to the Animal Provincial Welfare Act (PAWS) in Ontario to help have the practice of boiling lobsters alive banned.
A popular article by GentleWays Founder in the Globe and Mail April 22, 2022
In this entertaining article, Aïda Warah shares her personal experience insights gained during the pandemic about the powerful impact of the Pause on our life choices, in a humorous way. Read the article >
How one city in Canada is making it super easy for its people to walk more and drive less in fun and safe ways!
How cities can make it super easy for people to walk, enjoy the outdoor reduce their carbon footprint, and help mitigate climate change!
A monumental step towards a law in the UK that will protect crustaceans
In response to the tenacious fabulous work by Crustacean Compassion, the House of Lords in the UK government amended this week (Dec 6, 2021) the Sentience Bill to include crustaceans like lobsters and crabs. This is a giant step towards the issuing of a law that will...
Ending the Cage-Age
European Commission announces proposal to ban caged farming by 2030. Every creature deserves kindness and a life outside of a cage. When farm animals like chickens, pigs, and cows are given the space to graze and roam, they generally live healthier and less stressful...
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Freedom for Farm Animals!
The EU secures a historic victory for our friends on the farm.
Indigenous Women in Forest Protection
Indigenous women are leading forest conservation efforts.
Switzerland Bans The Boiling of Live Lobsters
Switzerland has banned the commercial boiling of live lobster. GentleWays for OurPlanet is committed to making this practice illegal in Canada.