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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
VIDEO | The Reep House for Sustainable Living tour with Mary Jane Patterson | Climate Atlas of Canada
Watch Executive Director Mary Jane Patterson tour the Reep House and explain all its incredibly practical green home features for the Climate Atlas of Canada mapping project. The Reep House is a 100-year old house in Waterloo, Ontario that has been retrofitted to be maximally energy efficient. This demonstration project shows how older housing stock can be an effective part of the climate change solution through a combination of cutting edge technology and simple upgrades. The Climate Atlas of Canada The Climate Atlas is an interactive tool for citizens, researchers, businesses, and community and political leaders to learn about climate… Continue Reading VIDEO | The Reep House for Sustainable Living tour with Mary Jane Patterson | Climate Atlas of Canada
Lakeside 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 Lakeside community. We are hosting a garden tour, in collaboration with a placemaking celebration in Lakeside park, to showcase the various projects that have been put in the ground over the past two seasons. Join us to celebrate the implementation of the park’s new recycling bins and for a tour showcasing the success of neighbourhood projects, beginning at 11am, looping back around to end off at the park. Take a tour with one of our RAIN staff and get to know… Continue Reading Lakeside Garden Tour | RAIN Smart Neighbourhood Project Celebration
An Evening Stroll: Free Environmental and Historical Guided Tour
Join Reep Green Solutions for a relaxing and informative evening stroll in downtown Kitchener to enjoy the pleasure of walking AND learn more about the natural and human history of our community. Along the route, Reep Community Outreach Volunteer, Michele Martin will share natural history tidbits about the plants, animals and habitats that are part of our community, while local historian rych mills will share some of his wide knowledge of the built environment. We meet at Reep House and will finish up in Victoria Park at the Boathouse. All ages welcome, although kids under 12 should be accompanied by… Continue Reading An Evening Stroll: Free Environmental and Historical Guided Tour
