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Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul Parker | Green Communities Canada 2019
Reep Green Solutions is honoured to be Green Communities Canada’s Green Community of the Year. In this profile, we honour Paul Parker who won the Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award for his years at Reep and his efforts in the sustainability community. As we celebrate our 20 year history here at Reep Green Solutions, we thought it would be most fitting to recognize some of the individuals who have helped bring Reep to life and have nurtured it over the years. To kick off our highlights, we are honoured to put a spotlight on Reep Green Solutions’ co-founder and longtime board member… Continue Reading Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul Parker | Green Communities Canada 2019
Climate Action as Spiritual Transformation
The other day my colleague Dave Blake sent this quote around to the managers at Reep Green Solutions. “I used to think that top environmental problems were biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and climate change. I thought that thirty years of good science could address these problems. I was wrong. The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed and apathy, and to deal with these we need a cultural and spiritual transformation. And we scientists don’t know how to do that,” – Gus Speth, American climate scientist. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a “cultural and spiritual transformation.” At Reep… Continue Reading Climate Action as Spiritual Transformation
Earth Day 2019 | List of Things to do in Waterloo Region for Earth Day
Looking for something to do on Earth Day? How about the rest of the week? We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive list of the special events and activities happening in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge on the week of the April 22nd and Earth Day 2019! Some activities may require registration or other important information, be sure to click the link to the accompanying website to find out more. EARTH DAY SHORELINE CLEAN-UP What: Preston Flats is often littered with garbage from upstream after spring flooding. Join in cleaning up the shoreline on which numerous birds and other wildlife depend. … Continue Reading Earth Day 2019 | List of Things to do in Waterloo Region for Earth Day
Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint is Simpler Than You Think
There are many voices out there that claim to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Project Neutral is one of the only practical tools that tells you your personal carbon footprint based on local data AND offers you actions you can take to reduce it. Our personal carbon footprint comes primarily from transportation, homes, and food. Decarbonizing our lifestyle is actually quite simple! Transportation For transportation, shrinking your carbon footprint is a two step process. The first stage involves reconsidering your travel needs. Some trips may be possible by active transportation such as biking. Public transit may work for… Continue Reading Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint is Simpler Than You Think
FRESH AIR FEAST: 20th Anniversary Community Celebration
Pull on your brightest green outfits and get ready for a day of fun in Waterloo Park! What better way to cap off the summer than celebrating with than an outdoor, zero waste* party? Reep Green Solutions is an environmental charity that helps people live sustainably. For the last 20 years we’ve worked to empower people to address and adapt to climate change. Come and celebrate our communities’ imapct together! FRESH AIR FEAST What: A near zero waste, community celebration of Reep Green Solutions When: Saturday, September 14th, 11AM – 2PM Where: Waterloo Park, Bandshell Field Who: You! Your family, friends and co-workers all wearing green! Click… Continue Reading FRESH AIR FEAST: 20th Anniversary Community Celebration
‘What Kind of Tree Is That?’ Tree Identification Workshop
From Sugar Maples to Honey Locusts and everything in-between, this workshop will give you an appreciation of the variety of trees in our urban landscape. Learn about some of the common tree species found in Ontario and the basics for how to tell them apart. The workshop will cover what to look for in leaves, bark, buds, or other hints that will help you to hone your tree identifying skills. You will also be introduced to some of the invasive species that are competing with our native trees. After the presentation, join us for a walk around the neighbourhood and… Continue Reading ‘What Kind of Tree Is That?’ Tree Identification Workshop
Greening Sugarbush North Neighbourhood and Reducing Flood Risk
It seems as though every day the topic of heavy rains and flooding is in the news. In recent times many homeowners across Ontario have experienced localized flooding and severe damage to their homes and community infrastructure. It can happen here too. The good news is that we can take action to protect our homes and neighbourhoods from flooding. Reep Green Solutions in partnership with the City of Waterloo, would like to invite you to participate in a unique opportunity to have your say in the future of the outdoor space in the Sugarbush neighbourhood. Use your first-hand knowledge of the area to contribute ideas… Continue Reading Greening Sugarbush North Neighbourhood and Reducing Flood Risk
