Green Directions Vaughan
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Everyone is responsible for their everyday actions that impact the health of this amazing city we call home.
Whether it’s tending to a community garden, utilizing home/business energy rebate programs or coming up with fun ways to spend more time outdoors, simple changes go a long way. What you do today will shape Vaughan for future generations – so how are you contributing?
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[THIS ACTIVITY HAS CONCLUDED] What’s one action or daily habit you can commit to in 2023 to lead a lifestyle that’s kinder to the environment? Take the Environmental Pledge! Individuals of all ages, including families, young professionals and students, as well as local businesses, are all welcome to participate. Take the pledge now until Monday, May 1.
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What’s one action or daily habit you can commit to in 2023 to lead a lifestyle that’s kinder to the environment? Individuals of all ages, including families, young professionals and students, as well as local businesses, are all welcome to participate! To help get you inspired, consider making a pledge in one more of these six areas:
- repair
- reuse
- refuse
- re-gift
- reduce
- recycle
Perhaps you might refuse to buy single-use items or receive paper bills this year? Or maybe you might consider reducing electricity usage by simply unplugging appliances that are on standby (the kettle, the toaster, your smartphone charger, etc.). Have you thought about reusing coffee grinds in your garden soil as fertilizer (they also drive away squirrels!)? Are you or someone you know handy? You might think about repairing well-used items to keep them out of landfill.
If you’re a business, is it possible you might consider designing your products using less (reduce) material? Or choose to recycle if it means reducing the cost of that raw material?
Take the pledge now! And don’t forget to like and comment on the other pledges that inspire you.
View All Ideasabout 1 year ago
Reduce food waste
I pledge to reduce food waste by getting creative with what's left in the fridge, storing food properly to avoid early spoilage and freezing items where possible!
about 1 year ago
Good bye single-use bags
Just bought the cutest reusable snack bags with different prints and designs. Going to try really hard to stop using single-use bags.
about 1 year ago
Turn off lights
I pledge to turn off the lights when they are not needed and teach my daughter to do this too.
about 1 year ago
Saving water!
I pledge to not let the faucet run like crazy when I'm washing dishes or rinsing fruit/vegetables.
about 1 year ago
Turn my heat a bit lower and ac a bit higher. Recycling proper. Use less water.
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Email Will.Baigent@vaughan.ca