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Earth works
April 22 is Earth Day, established as a time to consider how we can better protect and care for the planet that nurtures all life on it.
Back story
WHEN EARTH DAY was established in 1970, by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, there was no Environmental Protection Agency or any legal or regulatory agencies to protect the environment. Earth Day was created to increase public awareness of and to garner support for the world’s mounting environmental concerns. Today, Earth Day (earthday.org) is widely recognized as a day to take Earth-friendly actions.
To learn more about Costco’s approach to the environment and some ways it is helping, visit Costco.ca's Sustainability Commitment.
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EASTER ACTIVITIES
The hunt is on
Go beyond traditional scavenging fun with these Easter egg hunt tips from Kidsactivitiesblog.com:
- Create riddles or rhymes to serve as clues for finding eggs.
- Fill extra-large plastic eggs with puzzles or activities.
- Colour-code the eggs.
- For an indoor hunt, hide plastic eggs in places such as coat pockets and tissue boxes or under towels.
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ALL WRAPPED UP
Just Kidding hooded towels
These hooded towels by Just Kidding are 100% cotton, with a velour exterior and absorbent terry interior. Made for children age 5 and up, they feature various themes. They make a great addition to your child’s Easter basket and are perfect for after swimming or a bath. Various item numbers. Select warehouses/Costco.ca.
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RECYCLING ELECTRONICS
Waste not
If you’re not sure what to do with unwanted electronic equipment and apparatus—items such as smart devices, cables, batteries and fluorescent lights—the Government of Canada can help. Visit Canada.ca and search “recycling programs” to find a list of resources across Canada. Recycling practices vary by region.
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GIVING BACK
A special delivery
Costco executives raised $70,000 for Maison de la Famille Vallée-de-la-Gatineau in December 2022. Costco Business Centre employees needed three delivery trucks to transport 28 pallets stacked with staples like cereal, tuna and bath tissue to Maniwaki and Gracefield, Quebec. The contribution assisted over 300 families.
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SO MUCH TO SEE
A little big fan
Alicia and Vijay Tahal of Mississauga, Ontario, are big Costco enthusiasts, but their 2-year-old daughter, Isla, is quickly growing into a fan, too. “[She] can’t put the [Connection] down and wants us to read it repeatedly to her,” Alicia says. “So we read the titles on the pages or describe the pictures—which she loves.”
EASE THE PAIN
Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength
Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength (Item 1350842) is now available over the counter in select Costco warehouses and at Costco.ca. The gel, which contains the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac diethylamine, helps fight pain and inflammation for up to 12 hours.
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