City of Toronto: Environment Portal

Toronto Bike Month: May 31 - June 30
Get outside and ride at more than 100 fun, community-driven events for the whole family – and most of them are free! Browse the Bike Month Event Calendar for more information. Join the Group Commute on May 31 to kick-off the festivities. Meet at designated start points and convene at Nathan Phillips Square to enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

2010 Community Environment Days are here!
Visit your local event to dispose of paint or cleaning supplies, recycle your old, gas-powered lawnmower, donate books and sporting goods, purchase a rain barrel, plus so much more. View the event schedule and a detailed list of what you can take to and get at your event.

Green Toronto Awards winners announced!
Congratulation to the 2010 Green Toronto Award Winners! This year's nine Green Toronto Award winners included youth, community groups and non-profits. Meet the winners.

Toronto launches green building initiatives
On January 31, 2010, the City of Toronto introduced two initiatives designed to help ‘green’ Toronto: the Toronto Green Standard and Green Roof Bylaw. Both relate to sustainable site and building design for new development with an aim to reduce Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. Learn more.

Register to find your Carpool Match
Find others looking to share a ride with Carpool Zone – a free, on-line service designed to help you save money, reduce traffic and live green. Create your secure on-line profile and get started today!

City launches Home Energy Assistance Toronto
The City has officially launched HEAT, a program offering residents up to $1,000 when they upgrade their home insulation. Lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and access additional grants from the provincial government. Learn more.

City receives national environmental award
On June 16, 2009, the City of Toronto was recognized with a Pollution Prevention Award by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. The City won the prestigious honour in the category of greenhouse gas reduction for its efforts to green its own operations. More information on the award.

Live Green Toronto – rebates, green experts, grants and more…
Live Green Toronto's expertise, funding and one-stop website full of resources, rebates and tips has everything you need to green your home, neighbourhood and community. Get tips and rebates to help you live green, apply for a grant to green your neighbourhood, and get advice to help you get started. Visit livegreentoronto.ca.

Climate Change, Clean Air & Sustainable Energy Action Plan
In July 2007, Council unanimously approved Toronto's Climate Change, Clean Air & Sustainable Energy Action Plan. This plan outlines how the City of Toronto, and its residents, businesses and communities will cut greenhouse gas emissions, clean the air and help create a sustainable energy future.

Climate Change Adaptation
Ahead of the Storm, Toronto's climate change adaptation framework addresses the need to take pro-active, protective measures to cope with the effects of long-term changes in our weather patterns. Learn more...

GreenScenez Toronto Youth Video Challenge – watch the winning videos
Six teams of Toronto students won the chance to turn their great ‘green’ ideas into 30-second videos Planet in Focus during the March school break. Watch the videos and find out what Toronto’s youth have to say about living green.

Green Bin Program launched in apartments, condos and co-ops
Toronto's innovative Green Bin initiative is being phased in to more than 4,500 apartment buildings, condominiums and co-ops receiving City collection services. The Green Bin Program diverts waste from landfill by keeping organic material out of garbage and turning it into compost.

Garbage fees in effect November 1, 2008
The City's new Solid Waste Management Fee Program for households receiving curb side garbage collection service came into effect Nov. 1, 2008. The new billing practice charges residents for the amount of garbage they set out for collection. The City is now sending one Utility Bill that includes separate charges for water billing and Solid Waste Management Fees. All garbage must be set out in Garbage Bins or tagged with a City bag tag to receive collection (one tag per garbage bag). There continues to be no charge to pick up Blue Bin recyclables, Green Bin organics and leaf and yard waste.

Smart Commute Toronto-Central promotes alternatives to single occupant vehicle trips
Smart Commute Toronto-Central works with businesses and employees in downtown Toronto to promote sustainable alternatives to the single occupant vehicle such as walking, cycling, carpooling, public transit and telework. Our goal is to help make commuting easier, healthier and more enjoyable.

Zerofootprint Toronto helps you measure and track your carbon footprint
Concerned about climate change and poor air quality but don't know how to make a difference? Calculate your carbon footprint and get practical tips to help you reduce it today.

Toronto to host 2009 International Green Roofs Congress: CitiesAlive!
CitiesAlive!, the first international congress on Green Roofs help spread green infrastructure across Toronto and North America and attract stakeholders from around the world. For details and to register for the congress which runs from October 19 – 22 in Toronto, visit CitiesAlive!

Cycling News and events
Get involved in cycling and community group activities! Subscribe to Cyclometer today!

The Atmospheric
The Atmospheric, the newsletter of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF), will bring you information on climate change and air-quality related projects TAF is supporting, and put you in touch with a wide variety of urban emission reduction ideas and solutions we think need to be shared more widely.

Energy and Waste Management Office
The Energy and Waste Management Office (EWMO) is the City of Toronto's centre of expertise for internal energy conservation and waste management programs. The EWMO works with City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Divisions to help them meet Council's energy reduction and waste diversion goals. For more information visit the new EWMO website.

Indexed listing
Environment links on the City of Toronto Web.