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Apparently, Rod Muir, Waste Diversion Toronto founder, former Toronto mayoral candidate, and current Waste Diversion Campaigner for the Sierra Club of Canada, doesn't mind his nickname. "Mr. Garbage" loves, well, our trash, inspired by all of the lost energy and resources we throw out every day.

Birth control pills can decimate wild fish populations if their presence in waste water is not treated more effectively. The synthetic estrogen in birth control pills decimates the sperm count of male wild fish, especially smaller fish like minnows. Odds that said waste water will be treated more effectively in Canada any time soon: probably quite low.

The 2006 Federal election was disappointing for the Green Party of Canada. What many felt would be a break-through election for the Greens saw them garner only 4.5% of the vote, a bare increase from 4.3% in the 2004 contest. Pundits placed the blame on a number of things, from strategic voting to exclusion from the televised leaders debates, but the big question was: where would the Greens go from here?

Jim Harris, who has led the Green Party through two elections and its best electoral showing in Canada, will not be running for the leadership of the Green Party.

In case this week's issue of Now isn't reminder enough, tommorow is Earth Day. And there are plenty of Earth Day events around town. Downsview Park is holding a festival and massive tree planting. They're trying to plant 1000 trees so there should be plenty for all. There'll be a live animal show, face painting and Torontoist favourite, crafts!

The April TTC Metropass now costs an extra dollar, but it could end up being worth a lot more - depending on where you shop. Sierra Club and Car Free Day are launching MAP: Metropass Affinity Program tomorrow, to counteract the bad news fare hikes. Several stores around Toronto will now offer discounts to Metropass holders. There's also information on the MAP's website on how to encourage your local store to get on board.

Joseph Travers is like many people in Toronto: he wants more people to use public transit. He has an idea: have as many businesses as possible offer discounts to TTC Metropass users. He's teamed with the Sierra Club and they now bring you MAP: Metropass Affinity Program.