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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
An example of a commercial waste system designed to maximize waste diversion. Colour-coded bins, restrictive openings, bins placed close together, and clear signage are all identified as key opportunities to increase stream separation, resulting in less material headed to landfill. (Photo courtesy of Busch Systems)

Waste management provides opportunities for Peterborough businesses

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Green Economy Peterborough challenges local businesses to look for opportunities to lower organizational waste
The Sustainable Technologies Green Parking Lot program at the Living City Campus at the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Vaughan is setting an example of various practices that can be used to reduce the environmental impacts of conventional asphalt parking lots. The parking lot design features several low impact development practices, including permeable pavement, rain gardens, bioretention areas, and infiltration trenches. (Photo: Toronto Area Conservation Authority)

How we can transform Peterborough parking lots from grey to green

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GreenUP's 'In Search of Parking Lot Paradise' pop-up engagement event takes place in Market Plaza on George Street from October 16 to 18.
Anne and Steve Wildfong, owners of Lake Edge Cottages Inc., received over $85,000 from the federal Tourism Relief Fund to improve their environmental impact. A member of Green Economy Peterborough, Lake Edge Cottages is beginning construction this fall as they work toward installing solar panels, electric car chargers, and signage. (Photo courtesy of Steve and Anne Wildfong)

How Peterborough businesses can ‘get the green’ to become more sustainable

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Green Economy Peterborough shares information about new green grants and loans and the successes of two of its members.
A bird perches on the stump of a tree in Beavermead Park after the May 2022 derecho storm that destroyed or damaged trees and green spaces across Nogojiwanong/Peterborough. Ecological grief is a relatively new term for a recent phenomenon that explains the intense feelings that people may experience as a result of climate-related losses to species, ecosystems and landscapes. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

‘Stump Stories’ aim to help Peterborough residents process ecological grief from May derecho storm

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Kawartha World Issues Centre invites personal stories and reflection on the role of trees in the local environment.
Planting fruit trees and other edible infrastructure in local neighbourhood parks can invite biodiversity and people alike to visit. Until recently, the main feature at Dominion Park in Peterborough (pictured here) was a play structure. Now there are also apple trees, and soon there will also be an assortment of berry bushes that flora, fauna, and people will benefit from. (Photo: GreenUP)

Help plant a fruitful future in five Peterborough neighbourhoods this fall

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GreenUP is seeking volunteers in September for its Growing Edible Infrastructure project.
One Peterborough homeowner and climate leader recently swapped out their dinosaur of a furnace for this ductless heat pump that provides home heating and cooling using electricity instead of fossil fuels like natural gas. (Photo: GreenUP)

How Peterborough homeowners can take action against climate change and save money

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GreenUP explains how a home energy assessment is the first step in improving the energy efficiency and comfort of your home.
At home as a family or in the classroom, have some fun exploring and mapping out favorite walking and biking routes around your school and neighbourhood. (Photo: Pete Rellinger)

Kids on bikes: how to keep the wheels rolling right into the school year

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Neighbourhood bike trains, bike rodeos, improved bike parking, and a cycling culture are all ways to help more kids cycle to school.
The Peterborough Public Library's "book bike" at the farmers' market. As well as encouraging literacy, environmental and otherwise, and supporting reuse by bring books to the community, the book bike is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered bookmobiles. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Library)

How the Peterborough Public Library can inspire you to take climate action

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Local libraries support environmental literacy, encourage reuse, offer meeting places for exchanging ideas, and more.
A rain garden in Peterborough boasting beautiful pollinator friendly plants like Swamp Milkweed, Great Blue Lobelia, and Purple Coneflower. (Photo: Hayley Goodchild / GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP shares five things you may not know about rain gardens

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Rain gardens collect and filter water and can beautify your home and benefit the environment.
Reducing waste often means saving space when making lunches. Planet Box makes lunch boxes that allow for greater organization while prepping lunch, reducing the amount of individual plastic bags used over time. Create your own lunch kit on our online store or in person. (Photo: GreenUP Store)

Top 10 tips for low-waste lunches when kids head back to school

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Peterborough GreenUP shares ways to make packed lunches less wasteful and more enjoyable.
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