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For more than 30 years, Peterborough GreenUP has been central and eastern Ontario's leading environmental organization focused on education, sustainability, and stewardship. GreenUP is a non-profit charitable organization and an active community organization that offers dozens of programs and services to those living in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes. For more information, visit greenup.on.ca
Rethinking the gift wrap: reducing holiday waste without reducing the joy
From avoiding glossy paper and plastic ribbon to wrapping in fabric, small changes can make gift-giving more sustainable.
Peterborough Golf and Country Club’s golf course first in region to earn Audubon environmental...
Rigorous multi-year process recognizes club's leadership in wildlife protection, water conservation, reduced chemical use, and sustainable turf management.
Keeping the spirit of celebration alive without the environmental drawbacks of traditional fireworks
As public attitudes shift, eco-friendly drone light shows, laser displays, and low-noise pyrotechnics are becoming increasingly popular alternatives.
Peterborough’s community orchards are growing more than fruit
Volunteers with GreenUP's Community Orchard Stewards tend 13 neighbourhood fruit orchards, building belonging, boosting biodiversity, and providing free food.
With climate impacts intensifying, GreenUP urges donations to help restore Peterborough’s tree canopy
Environmental organization launches winter fundraiser to grow more native trees in Ecology Park and plant them in the community.
Charlotte Products in Peterborough leads by example in greening the supply chain
Through local sourcing and collaboration, the cleaning products manufacturer is cutting emissions while strengthening the local economy.
‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of environmental stewards
Guided by GreenUP, students are transforming schoolyards into native ecosystems while learning about ecology, biodiversity, and climate action.
Home battery backup systems gaining ground as solar installations grow in Peterborough
Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet worked with Generation Solar to install rooftop solar panels with a battery backup system.
How a Peterborough engineering and environmental firm embraced the circular economy by turning waste...
After discovering 10,000 of their testing molds were going to landfill every year, Cambium partnered with a plastics recycler to turn the waste into reusable molds.
Peterborough grows greener, one tree at a time
From Wedgewood Park to Rogers Cove, volunteers and local sponsors join the city's Trees 4 Peterborough program to restore biodiversity and climate resilience.
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