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Why Choose Solar? The Reasons to Solar Power Your Home
When considering energy solutions for your home, solar power is a popular option that is practical and requires very little space to operate in comparison to other forms of energy production. Solar panels emit no greenhouse gases, making them a great option when considering the influence that your actions, and energy use at home, have on your local and global environment. A major concern that many homeowners have when it comes to Solar Power is the cost. Although initially expensive, the cost for solar panels have significantly reduces of the past few years. For example, in the last 10 years… Continue Reading Why Choose Solar? The Reasons to Solar Power Your Home
Permeable pavement helps water soak into your property
Did you know that in a typical home, approximately 30-50% of the surfaces are impenetrable to water? This means that water cannot pass through into the groundwater and instead runs off into storm sewers. As it runs off it can pick up some nasty stuff, like contaminants, and lead to flooding and erosion problems downstream. So, how can you, as a homeowner, do your part to address this serious issue? One solution could be installing permeable pavement in place of concrete! What is the difference between traditional and permeable pavement? Traditionally, construction of driveways, walkways, patios and sidewalks is done… Continue Reading Permeable pavement helps water soak into your property
VIDEO | Time’s Up: For Recycling Neglect | Interview Featured on Rogers TV
Watch Mary Jane Patterson discuss the annual Zero Waste Challenge and our community’s effort to make recycling the norm. For more information on sustainable living, visit our blog. Time’s Up S10 EP.7 from School of Media and Design
My Beautiful Future is… Annual Report Celebration
How are we building a beautiful future together? Is it a carbon-neutral community, thriving businesses, more connected residents, or a happy home for all? What does your beautiful future look like? That’s the question we’ll ask as we celebrate the past year at Reep Green Solutions and invite community champions to share their beautiful vision for Waterloo Region. We invite you to celebrate with us and take part in envisioning the future of our community. We’ll hear from change-makers who are mobilizing people and cultivating social change right now that affects the future for us all. What to Expect A healthy, light, local breakfast and networking opportunity… Continue Reading My Beautiful Future is… Annual Report Celebration
Mt. Hope Garden Tour | RAIN Smart Neighbourhood Project Celebration
The RAIN Smart Neighbourhoods Project is nearing the end and we wanted to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the Mt. Hope community. We are hosting a garden tour to showcase the various projects that have been put in the ground over the past two seasons. Join us to celebrate this momentous occasion by showcasing the success of neighbourhood projects, meeting at the Guelph Street Community Garden around 5pm and looping back around to end at the community garden. Take a tour with one of our RAIN staff and get to know many of the beautiful garden and stormwater projects… Continue Reading Mt. Hope Garden Tour | RAIN Smart Neighbourhood Project Celebration
