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Reducing Waste = Reducing Your Climate Impact

The problem with plastics is becoming more evident every day. On Thursday, look around your home and make a quick list of what is made of plastic. It’s likely a lot. And, a lot of that plastic will still be around 100’s or possibly even 1,000’s of years from now. There are alternatives, and although …

Waste Reduction Week in Canada
Community Climate Action - Municipal Climate Action - Sustainable Living - Waste Reduction

It’s Waste Reduction Week in Canada!

This week is the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada. DYK that locally 10% of our community GHG emissions come from waste? Ready to reduce your waste? From Monday, October 18 to Sunday, October 24, each day has a ‘theme’ selected by #WasteReductionWeek.   Read on for how you can take steps this week …

Midland Community Garden, 2019
Community Climate Action - Municipal Climate Action

Midland Launches ‘Strategic Mow’ Pilot Project

Town of Midland joins the Bee City Canada program. No-Mow Zones in low-use parklands will create pollinator habitat, reduce costs and GHGs. The Town of Midland has committed to protecting pollinators as a designated Bee City. A Bee City municipality commits to provide pollinator habitat within the municipalities’ boundaries. As part of this commitment, the …