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Help ‘Green’ the Future of Lawn and Garden Care
November 23 & 24, 2009: Join us to share your thoughts on how we can reduce the harmful greenhouse gas emissions and smog-causing pollutants caused by small engine equipment, i.e. leaf blowers, chainsaws, lawnmowers, trimmers and concrete saws. Attend a public consultation – one for residents, one for members of the landscaping community. More details.
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 Federal and Provincial governments. Learn more.
Help Build Toronto’s Energy Action Plan
Toronto is at an energy crossroads. Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. In order to reach this aggressive target, we need your help. On October 14, join us to create a more sustainable future. Learn where we are and share your thoughts on how we can conserve energy and protect our environment. More details.
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.
Cut it Out Toronto!: Recycle your old, polluting two-stroke lawn equipment today
New this fall, visit your local Community Environment Day to recycle your old two-stroke gas mower, trimmer, leaf blower or chainsaw. You could receive a $10 Home Depot gift card and enter to WIN brand new electric lawn care products! Click here to learn more.
Eco-Roof Incentive Grants – First Round of Funding Announced and Call for Fall Applications!
The City is pleased to announce the first round of successful applicants for its Eco-Roof Incentive Program, an initiative aimed at encouraging Toronto’s commercial, industrial and institutional buildings to install green or cool roofs to help combat climate change. In total, 22 applicants were awarded a cumulative $500,000. The deadline for fall applications is quickly approaching – September 11! Learn more about the successful projects, and how you can apply for funding.
Live Green Toronto Festival
If you're green, be seen at Toronto's annual celebration of all things green!
Announcing the winners of GreenScenez Toronto - Youth Video Challenge!
Winning teams of elementary and secondary students attended a workshop at Planet in Focus during March Break 2009 and got the chance to turn their great green ideas into videos. Watch the winning videos, which premiered at the 2009 Green Toronto Awards.
2009 Green Toronto Award Winners announced!
Mayor Miller, Deputy Mayor Pantalone and special guest Ed Begley Jr. announced the winners of the 2009 Green Toronto Awards at a special awards ceremony on April 23, 2009. Find out who walked the green carpet, and which ten finalists received a prestigious Green Toronto Award and $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice. Get the details.
Get help to green your neighbourhood!
Community Animators are here to help residents and community groups take on projects to green their neighbourhoods. Need help getting organized, finding funds, navigating the approval process? Call your Community Animator today! Get the details.
Toronto celebrates Earth Hour 2009!
Congratulations Toronto! Working together, we switched off and celebrated Earth Hour in so many homes, businesses and neighbourhoods that our electricity consumption dropped a whopping 15%. Learn more about how we celebrated, what we achieved, and how you can live green every day.
Live Green Toronto!
Live Green Toronto is a new, five-year program to promote and support neighbourhood-based actions to green Toronto. Live Green Toronto's expertise, funding and one-stop website full of resources, rebates and tips, will help turn great green ideas into actions that reduce emissions, protect our climate and clean our air. Get the details.
2008 Live Green Toronto grant recipients announced!
A total of almost $700,000 was awarded to 14 groups for a variety of community-based projects which include renewable energy initiatives, local food production, green roofs and more. Read more about the recipients of the 2008 Live Green Toronto grants.
Climate Change Adaptation
Toronto's climate change adaptation strategy will see the City take pro-active, protective measures to cope with the effects of long-term changes in our weather patterns. Learn more...
Climate Change Adaptation Reference Collection
Toronto's Climate Change Adaptation Reference Collection offers quick links to publicly-available studies, reports and tools related to climate change adaptation issued by governments, universities and organizations around the world. Learn more...
Zerofootprint Toronto – measure your carbon footprint!
Concerned about climate change and poor air quality but don't know how you can make a difference? Calculate your carbon footprint and get practical tips to help you reduce it today.
Climate Change, Clean Air & Sustainable Energy Action Plan
Toronto's bold new Climate Change, Clean Air & Sustainable Energy Action Plan will see the City of Toronto and its residents, businesses and communities take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, clean the air and create a sustainable energy future.
TEO in the Community
Would you like TEO to exhibit at your event? The Toronto Environment Office exhibits at a variety of environmental events throughout the year. If you're interested in having TEO exhibit at your event, contact us. |
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