• Copyright and Privacy Policy
  • Media Centre
  • Connect with us
Green Action Centre
Your Green Living Hub
  • Donate Now
  • E-Newsletter
  • Compost Winnipeg
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • YouTube
  • Transportation
    • Active and Safe Routes to School
    • Commuter Challenge
    • Jack Frost Challenge
    • Workplace Commuter Options
  • Waste Reduction
    • Composting
    • Compost Winnipeg
    • First Nations Waste Minimization
    • Living Green, Living Well
  • Policy
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Who We Are
    • Our Mission and Principles
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Sponsors & Funders
  • Connect
    • Contact
    • Become a member
    • Green Living Presentations
    • Subscribe to Green Action Centre’s monthly e-newsletter
Select Page

Newsletter Snippets — Winter-Related

by Sustainable Transportation | Aug 5, 2015 | Green Your Routine, Living Well

Note – If you publish any of these in your school newsletter, please credit Green Action Centre in the following way: Source:  www.GreenActionCentre.ca   Mitt and Hats and Scarves, Oh My! During the cold winter months in Manitoba, going outside can still be...
Idling not best way to warm up your car

Idling not best way to warm up your car

by Sustainable Transportation | Jan 28, 2015 | Clean Energy & Environment, Conservation, Green Your Routine, Living Well | 0 comments

Experts agree that the most efficient way to warm up your car is to drive it, but yet many people still idle their cars to warm them up. Here are some reasons to reconsider how long you warm up your car and a few tips to help you drive through winter.

Fuel efficient driving

Fuel efficient driving

by Sustainable Transportation | Sep 14, 2014 | Green Your Routine, Healthy Travel | 0 comments

Driving habits and vehicle maintenance have a significant effect on fuel economy. Just a few changes to the way you drive and maintain your car will save money and reduce CO2 emissions at the same time.

Winter driving tips

Winter driving tips

by Sustainable Transportation | Dec 1, 2013 | Healthy Travel | 2 comments

In winter, engines are cold and it’s tempting to idle to warm up your car! But warming up your car is more than just warming the engine. The best way to warm up your vehicle is to…

Santa praised for climate-friendly travel

Santa praised for climate-friendly travel

by Living Green, Living Well | Nov 26, 2013 | Healthy Travel | 1 comment

Canadians could achieve major greenhouse gas reductions by switching to flying reindeer as a regular mode of transportation, according to a study…

« Older Entries

Share with your networks

Share |

Recent Comments

  • Jaanu on 14 Ways to Reduce Water Waste
  • Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Transit Edition – Dear Winnipeg on Transportation for a Strong Town: Event Summary
  • Katheryn Loewen on Green Action Centre’s DIY Bike Blender a Big Hit!

Comments Policy

All comments are subject to our Terms and Conditions of Use.

Donate now

Donate to Green Action Centre through CanadaHelps.org
Tweets by @greenactionctr
  • Copyright and Privacy Policy
  • Media Centre
  • Connect with us

© 1985-2022 Green Action Centre 3rd Floor, 303 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2B4 bullfrogpower1% for the planet