In the Community | Green Action Centre

Curbside composting now

by Beth McKechnie | Sep 1, 2015 | Clean Energy & Environment, In the Community, Reduce your Waste | 3 comments

It’s time to join other cities that have implemented organic curbside pickup programs. Doing so could divert 40% of Winnipeg’s residential waste stream.

Celebrating Agape Table

by Beth McKechnie | Aug 20, 2015 | Clean Energy & Environment, In the Community | 0 comments

Helping to serve breakfast at Agape Table gave three Green Action Centre staff members a first hand look at the great work they do. After all, we are both celebrating milestones this year!

Nominate someone for Province of Manitoba’s Sustainability Award!

by Sustainable Transportation | Aug 4, 2015 | Clean Energy & Environment, In the Community | 0 comments

Know of a group, or an individual doing incredible environmental work in Manitoba? Consider nominating them for the Province of Manitoba’s Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award! Deadline is September 25, 2015

Pledge now to make Earth Day, Every Day

by Living Green, Living Well | Jul 30, 2015 | Clean Energy & Environment, Green Your Routine, In the Community, Living Well | 0 comments

Take the pledge today – sign the 2015 Earth Flag to declare your commitment to making Earth Day Every Day. The flag will be taken to Paris for climate talks in December. Goal is 1 million signatures. Be the change.

It’s official: Winnipeg Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies approved

by Beth McKechnie | Jul 21, 2015 | Clean Energy & Environment, Healthy Travel, In the Community | 0 comments

It’s been a bumpy ride (insert pothole comment here) to reach this point. Here are a few highlights (and lowlights) along the path to final approval of the strategies.