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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. Plus, register in the month of February for a chance to win a laptop. Create your secure on-line profile and get started today!
Help ‘Green’ the Future of Lawn and Garden Care
February 8, 2010: Join us to share your thoughts on how we can reduce the harmful greenhouse gas and smog-causing emissions caused by older small-engine equipment, i.e. leaf and snow blowers, chainsaws, lawnmowers, trimmers and concrete saws. More details.
Green Toronto Awards - nominations for 2010
Submit your nominations for the 2010 Green Toronto Awards using our online form. Deadline for nominations is February 12, 2010. Please review the award categories and details on how to apply.
Toronto on the world stage in Copenhagen
Toronto's leadership on the environment will be showcased at the Copenhagen Climate Summit for Mayors (Dec 15 - 17, 2009). Help turn Copenhagen into "Hopenhagen" by adding your name to a global petition that will be presented to world leaders at the UN Climate Conference. Add your voice!
Grants to green your neighbourhood
The City of Toronto invites resident associations, community groups, charitable and environmental not-for-profit organizations to apply for funds to help green our neighbourhoods and reduce the emissions which contribute to climate change. In 2010, the first round of funding will being in February, and the second in August.
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.
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 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.
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...
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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