Conservation | Green Action Centre

Banning the plastic bag in Winnipeg

by melmarginet | Jan 18, 2018 | Clean Energy & Environment, Conservation, In the Community, In Your Community, Reduce your Waste, Waste Reduction | 7 comments

What to do about this wasteful plastic in Winnipeg? We have a few ideas…

Waste Reduction Week Ideas

by Sustainable Transportation | Oct 10, 2017 | Climate Change, Conservation, DIY, Green Your Routine, In Your Community, Reduce your Waste, Tips for Home, Tips for Home | 14 comments

Waste Reduction may seem daunting, but there are many simple steps that can be taken to commence the journey to producing less waste! Some of the easiest changes can be implemented at home. Your home is a great opportunity to try some new ideas for waste reduction and...

Let’s Get Environmental Reviews Right: Act Now

by Beth McKechnie | Jul 27, 2017 | Clean Energy & Environment, Climate Change, Conservation | 0 comments

Current environmental assessment law fails to protect our environment and to address climate change.

Deltaguard and You: Why You Should Still Consider a Fogging Buffer Zone

by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 29, 2017 | Clean Energy & Environment, Conservation, Green Your Routine, In the Community, In Your Community, Tips for Home | 2 comments

This year, the City of Winnipeg has replaced the use of Malathion, a pesticide known to create toxic byproducts over time, with Deltaguard or deltamethrin. While the city asserts that Deltaguard is a far safer and cost-effective option compared to Malathion, many...