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It’s Getting Hot in Here!
Wow, is it the end of July already? The last few months have been busy but very exciting for us! Last Earth Day, we announced new partnerships with the Town of Oakville and The City of Kitchener who are busy integrating the ecoaction calculator into their sustainability plans... We’ve been plotting out our new eco action website which will include more tools and means to connect to a broader community - including a French language version of the ecoaction calculator (c’est vrai!). Stay tuned or contact us to find out more. And if that weren’t enough, we joined the province of Alberta, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the City of Airdrie in creating a province-wide Community EcoAction Challenge. The challenge got people committing to personal environmental action and inspired a little competitive fire... But no need to live in Alberta, you can start your own challenge! Invite people to join you in taking ‘eco-action’ right now. Start a team on the EcoAction Calculator and mobilize your friends, family or your coworkers to reduce their environmental footprints. Now on with the hot summer days! It’s easy to have a fun-filled summer while reducing your impact on the environment (and your pocket book). Read on to learn how to keep things green in the heat... The Green Getaway
“Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints. Small, environmentally responsible footprints.” ~ Anastacia Mott Austin Vacation. We daydream about them. We work hard for them. We aspire to be on them. You may not think about the environment when you book your summer vacation, but with just a bit of planning you can not only have a great vacation, but also tread lightly at the same time. Here are a few tips to consider for your next vacation, and just how you can avoid taking your environmental footprint with you. Read more » Meatless on the Grill
The barbeque season is back in full force! BBQs offer lots of opportunities for people to explore new ingredients and create innovative recipes. But before stocking up on steaks, burgers and other traditional carnivorous fare, consider trying meat-free alternatives. Simply cutting back on meat consumption is one of the most significant ways to conserve the planet’s resources. So why not start at the grill? Check out these great vegetarian and vegan options for your next BBQ. Read more » Camrose, Sundre and Breton win Community EcoAction Challenge!
We’re happy to congratulate the City of Camrose, Town of Sundre and Village of Breton for winning in their respective categories in the Community EcoAction Challenge. The Challenge encouraged residents of Alberta to make simple changes to their daily lives in order to make a big and positive impact on the environment. Thank you to all the individuals and municipalities who participated in the challenge. Don’t stop here though, continue to live responsibly and challenge yourself to reduce your environmental impact. Use the EcoAction Calculator to see how much money, energy and water you can save as you incorporate more eco-friendly ways! Community Environment Fund Now Accepting Applications
The Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund is now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 grant period. The application deadline is August 31, 2010. CEF provides Ontario not-for-profits, charities and schools the opportunity to create and inspire environmental action in local communities. The Fund recognizes and celebrates the tremendous impact of grassroots projects and provides up to $20 000 in financial support for local environmental initiatives. To be eligible for a grant, applicants must clearly demonstrate the benefits their project will have on the environment and local community and be open to the public. Important Dates: Application Deadline: August 31, 2010 For more information please visit: www.earthday.ca/envirofund Vote for Earth Day!
Earth Day Canada has entered the Kiani Foundation’s Win A Vote contest and we need your help! Three lucky charities will receive donations of $20,000.00, $10,000.00 and $5,000.00 from the Kiani Foundation based on the greatest number of recorded votes. Contest ends December 31 2010. Vote once a day, every day, and help make Every Day, Earth Day! |
