Green 13
145 Annette Street M6P 1P3 Toronto, ON, Canada

Did you know that pickup trucks and SUVs represented 80% of new car sales in Canada in 2020? @equiterre’s new study explores the growing preference of Canadians for light-duty trucks. How did we get here? What are the environmental, social and economic impacts of this trend and how can we reverse it? What role does advertising play? Attend our webinar on May 4th to find out and discuss with experts from CIRANO, @HEC_Montréal and @ChaireMobilite! ... To register bit.ly/registration-equiterre-webinar

"Join the Unflood Ontario movement and reduce flooding through natural infrastructure - together, naturally. Unflood Ontario offers different ways to take action! Learn more: https://unfloodontario.ca/take-action/ Learn why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR8w4sX3-nw"

Flooding from rivers can happen at any time of the year. Check out @TRCA_HQ seasonal flooding factsheet at https://bit.ly/3a5DwIQ and sign up to receive flood messages from TRCA at https://bit.ly/3d9JXMY. #EPWeek2021 #EPWeek #beready

"Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac), Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB) recently collaborated with the FUTURES/forward community-engaged art mentorship program to bring environmentalists and artists together in an inspiring process of collective creation. Join our webinar on Wednesday, April 28 at 4 p.m. AST to hear about our emotional journey, meet the artists and project partners, and experience some of the music, visual a...rts and stories that emerged. This one-hour webinar will feature four 10-minute conversations between project partners and artist participants, as well as an overview of the program. FUTURES/forward’s Judith Marcuse and Laura Barron will talk about how the program works. Louise Comeau (CCNB), Danielle Smith (From Harm to Harmony participant), Teika Newton (CAN-Rac), Tanya Kalmanovitch (FUTURES/forward artist-in-residence at CAN-Rac), Joanna Bull (EAC), Yasmine Hassen (FUTURES/forward artist-in-residence at EAC) will share stories and revelations about the benefits of bringing community-engaged art making to our environmental work."

"Celebrate Earth Day with a cleanup! Shoreline Cleanups great way to celebrate our planet. Lead a solo, household, or small group cleanup! Could your local shoreline use some TLC later this month, or later this year? Register now to lead a cleanup in your area. Your safety is our first priority. Please refer to your provincial and municipal COVID-19 regulations when planning your cleanup."... https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/lead

Throw back to the days of our in-person rain barrel event. This time, you can order at https://rainbarrel.ca/green13 and get a home delivery.

Our April newsletter is out! It features a revived rain barrel fundraiser through RainBarrelFundraising.com

Zero Waste High-Rise Project announces NEW tools, resources and a micro-grant opportunity The Toronto Environmental Alliance’s (TEA) Zero Waste High-Rise Project aims to inspire, support and celebrate multi-residential buildings to become zero waste leaders. Join a community of residents and staff from buildings across Toronto, and participate in an online program with virtual learning sessions, guides, and tools to walk you through creating a zero waste action plan for your... building. Participants will also be contributing to valuable research by TEA and UofT to help more buildings reduce waste. TEA has announced new support and events to help buildings take action in early 2021 [https://www.torontoenvironment.org/announcing_new_support_a] - A limited number of micro-grants up to $500 will be available to support Toronto buildings - TEA will recognize and celebrate all buildings that have taken action by February 28th - Building teams can sign up for coaching sessions with TEA staff, and attend virtual tours of leading buildings Learn more about the project and get started here [https://www.torontoenvironment.org/highrise_project_join] The Project is funded by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and a research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council in partnership with University of Toronto.

Ontario’s Bill 229 goes from bad to much worse for nature and communities: https://environmentaldefence.ca//another-twist-knife-cons/ Take action: ... https://environmentaldefence.ca//save-conservation-autho/ Urgent - write: [email protected] [email protected]

6:30pm Tue Nov 24 Unlocking the Myths: Reusables and COVID free online with special guests including the Toronto Environmental Alliance, PlasticFree Toronto, Greenpeace and more! Hosted by Inwit.ca & Greenpeace Canada -> RSVP https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zero-waste-cafe-reusables-editi

Wednesday, Dec 9 from 6pm - 7:30pm via zoom/phone. Please email [email protected] if you are able to attend. Community Gardens are an opportunity to locally lead, locally control, and of course eat great food and meet our neighbours. We really need local leadership!!... This training is brought to you by FoodShare, Greenest City and Toronto Urban Growers.

The AMAZING return and deposit containers being used by Roncy Pickup Dinners are circulating as we speak! They are: super cute (!) sturdy... reusable easy to clean & dishwasher safe clear - so you can see your treats inside (bonus!) available to test out via our friends at roncy pickup - fresh, delicious, take-out food cooked and ready to pick up at Wright/Roncesvalles Ave! We encourage your to check them out! Not to mention treat yourself with the marvelous creations from https://roncypickup.ca/ This is just one of many growing initiatives in Toronto which support the concept of a circular economy. Don't know what that is? Not to worry! A circular economy means that we challenge ourselves to design out waste and pollution by keeping products and materials in use and focus on regenerating natural systems. This ultimately means that products that cannot be reused as a whole or in its parts need to be phased out. (Instead of the linear model we generally operate under now, which involves only production consumption disposal/waste) https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/ Reusable container systems are essential for this: they provide packaging for takeout and more that does not turn into single-use waste but circulates!

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Canada’s New Climate Legislation: Climate Action Network Canada alongside members and allies have been working hard to land climate accountability legislation in Canada for years. Today with the introduction of Bill C12, we saw the government take some good steps toward enshrining Canadian climate accountability in law. But the bill as tabled needs some significant improvements, and it’s going to take all of us working together to make them happen. Here’s a quick 6 minute vi...deo from ED Catherine Abreu talking about Bill C12: https://fb.watch/1SF0N2KINe/ What is it, what is it not? What do we like about it, and what do we need to improve? Watch the video

"In the spirit of globalizing a green recovery, Building Back Better Together explores key insights for how the international community can build back better post-COVID. The roundtables bring together Canadian, German and other European experts, policy-makers and business leaders to exchange insights from the current crisis to spark a global green recovery. This virtual series takes place under the banner of Ottawa Climate Talks, initiated by the German Embassy, which have explored climate-related topics since 2015." https://www.corporateknights.com/bbbcanadaeu

Please consider endorsing this very important initiative. https://fossilfueltreaty.org/#endorse

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The current system was designed based on lessons learned in the wake of hurricane Hazel, which struck southern Ontario in 1954, killing 81 people and destroying... homes that had been built on flood-plains. After the disaster, Ontario put conservation authorities in charge of flood forecasting and making sure development near waterways was done safely. See more

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"This webinar will provide a walk-through of ClimateData.ca, the web portal which provides climate information to help decision-makers build a more resilient Canada. While the focus will be on recent portal updates the Analyze page and the Learning Zone there will also be an overview of the main portal features for those who may not be familiar with the website."

Countdown Global Launch, a virtual event featuring five curated sessions, and learn more about how you can take action on climate change at https://www.ted.com/series/countdown

Exhibitor Stories & Pledge Finale Webinar: Sun Nov 8 at 2:00-3:30pm ET Celebrate and learn from EcoFair Exhibitors - the people, groups, and businesses in Toronto leading the way to a more sustainable future. Get inspired by Dr. Dianne Saxe, hear exhibitors' stories, and take a chance on prizes!

Heal the soil. Save the planet? Film Discussion: Sat Nov 7 at 4:00-5:30pm ET Participate in an engaging discussion on a game-changer to the climate crisis - the earth's own soil.

Film: Thurs Nov 5 to Sun Nov 8 Learn the power of regenerative agriculture as a viable solution to the climate crisis by restoring the world's soil and ecosystems, stabilizing climate, and creating more robust food supplies. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-V1j-zMZw&feature=youtu.be

Interactive Webinar - A Family Feud style game show that will test participants' knowledge about sustainable shopping here in Toronto!

OUR OCEANS are in a state of crisis, and we’re the ones responsible for it. A team of scientists, divers and photographers set out on a journey of discovery alo...ng one of the longest, and richest, coastlines in the world. Along the way, they unveil three incredible natural events to the world, whilst highlighting the impending threats, and all the while promoting the protection of our oceans. OUR OCEANS: A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY will have its Canadian Premiere screening at Water Docs 2020 as our OPENING NIGHT feature film on Thursday, November 5th. Get Your All-Access Festival Pass to Water Docs 2020, All Screenings Online. Link in bio.

#EcoFairTO Week 3: "Active & Healthy" starts TODAY!If you're craving fresh air, exercise, & good food, check out our line-up for the week - http://bit.ly/EcoFairActivenHealthy Discover #Toronto on bike & on foot, watch a film, & learn to cook delicious #vegan recipes with a pro chef!

The scariest thing about Halloween might be the number of pumpkins that go to landfill. According to Waste Dive, a leading publication for the waste industry, 1....3 billion pounds of uneaten pumpkins wind up in landfill after Halloween in the US every year. If you don’t carve your pumpkin, it will keep for several weeks. After Halloween, you can transform it into pumpkin purée for pies, muffins and quick breads or soup, dal, pasta sauce and much more. Freeze it if you like and thaw it out for your Thanksgiving pie. Whether you carve it for decoration or not, save the pumpkin seeds to roast. They make a delicious, healthy fall treat. Every fall, I buy sugar pie pumpkins like this one. I can cook a whole small pumpkin in my pressure cooker in minutes (life changing!). You can also roast them whole in the oven. If you do carve a pumpkin, save what you carve out and cook that. Your jack-o-lantern will start to decompose within a few days (depending on where you live). Some farms and zoos want your carved pumpkins to feed to their animals. You might have one near you. (Or you could leave yours outside for the squirrels if you have lots of them.) If you don’t compost at home but have wanted to, and you have carved pumpkins, consider starting your compost system now. You don’t need a fancy setupit’s difficult to stop food scraps from compostingand pumpkins break down quickly. You may even get some volunteer pumpkin plants in your bin. If you don’t have access to a compost bin or pile, some communities have set up post-Halloween pumpkin collections or drop offs. Search pumpkin disposal near me if you have carved pumpkins you need to dispose of. Pumpkins contain about 90 percent water. If those 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins go back into the soil rather than landfill, so does the waterand nutrients in the pumpkin. Go here for how to cook a pumpkin: https://zerowastechef.com//how-to-cook-a-whole-pumpkin-in/

REFUSE REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE ... Also, it's not JUST about plastics(It's a LOT about plastics tbh). Did you know: Beef has 10x the #CarbonFootprint of pork or poultry if you can't give up meat entirely, cut down on beef. If you're already #vegan, consider focusing on reducing your food waste. Take Action. Take a Pledge. Link in bio: http://bit.ly/EcoFairTOClimatePledges #CarbonFootprint #NotYetTheEnd #TorontoSustainability #EcoFair2020 #EcoFairTO #GreenNewDecade #EcoFamily See more

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Have you got your tickets to the 2020 Water Docs Film Festival yet? Visit waterdocs.ca/water-docs-2020 to save yourself a virtual seat at our first-ever online film festival, taking place November 4-8! See you at the movies!

"On October 19th, the Province released a draft plan to overhaul the Blue Box and recycling system in Ontario. The draft plan is open for public comment until December 2nd. Join our waste campaigner Emily Alfred for an online conversation to discuss our concerns and what these regulations mean for the environment."

"Panel discussion on ways to cut home energy waste, shrink our monthly bills & make the planet safer. Learn how to get started."

Schedule of Events: Oct. 15th to Nov. 8th "This year’s EcoFair features sixteen FREE and exciting 1.5 hour events, happening online over four weeks. Each week has a theme: Carbon Countdown (week 1), Waste Not (week 2), Active & Healthy (week 3) and the Eco-economy (week 4). Events culminate in the Nov 8 finale, featuring EcoFair eco-groups & eco-business exhibitors. Join us and help celebrate a green new decade! Click on an event in the online calendar below to see more deta...ils. We’ll be adding more information as it becomes available. You’ll find links to Eventbrite registration for all events below. Don’t forget to checkout the other EcoFair pages, running all four weeks" Exhibitor Showcase EcoTours Fun & Games https://www.ecofairtoronto.org/schedule/

Between COVID-19 and the Ford government’s attack on tenants, it's more important than ever that tenants know their rights. On Wednesday, October 28, I am hosting a virtual workshop to share information about the latest changes to housing laws and rights as tenants. Panelists include: Vic Natola, Rights Advice Program Coordinator at Parkdale Community Legal Services... Kenneth Hale, Director of Advocacy and Legal Services at the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario. https://www.bhutilakarpoche.ca/tenantworkshop

"This inspiring film shows how changing farming can regenerate the soils, stabilize climate, restore ecosystems & create better food supplies" #EcoFairToronto2020

"Interactive Webinar - A Family Feud style game show that will test participants' knowledge about sustainable shopping here in Toronto!" #EcoFairToronto2020

"Workshop: Cooking with plants for health and happiness" #EcofairToronto2020

"Join us for a talk to accompany the film Bicycle on cycling culture in Toronto!" #EcofairToronto2020

"Discover the story of cycling from its Victorian origins to today!" #EcofairToronto2020

"Transportation doesn’t serve everyone equally. Join us for a panel discussion exploring access to transportation in Toronto." #EcofairToronto2020

"Join us at this panel discussion for an interactive Q&A about the fun, family-friendly film "Microplastic Madness" #EcofairToronto2020

"Discover visible mending! Learn low cost & creative ways to repair clothing & textiles inspired by the Japanese technique - Sashiko Mending"

"Watch a Grade 5 class as they investigate plastic pollution. This film will inspire kids, and lift adults from their climate crisis despair."

"Event description Panel discussion on ways to cut home energy waste, shrink our monthly bills & make the planet safer. Learn how to get started."

"Workshop - Cut Your Carbon: Learn how you can become part of the solution!"

EcoFair Toronto is FREE to attend, family friendly, informative, and fun. It is organized 100% by volunteers. We celebrate the wonderful people, environmental groups, and eco-businesses that are helping create a greener and healthier planet for all. Everyone can share and learn tips on ways to live more sustainably, and be inspired to make a difference as we start a green new decade. We CAN do this together!

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Green 13 is pleased to present this free screening as part of EcoFair 2020. Please register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screening-2040-registratio

COUNTDOWN TO A GREEN NEW DECADE - Thursday Oct 15, Saturday Oct 17, Sunday Oct 18 and film 2040 Please see details below; we have the solutions, let's gain momentum. This must be our turnaround time! Let's create our future together.... These are great events and it would be wonderful to have a big turnout, a chance to promote a Green New Decade, and get momentum going for reducing emissions at all levels - personal, community and at the policy and government level. We are not geographically limited - so send widely! COUNTDOWN TO A GREEN NEW DECADE! ECOFAIR LAUNCH ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 AT 7 PM https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-a-green-new-decade-coun

" Have efforts to solve the plastic pollution problem made it worse? Go inside the battle over plastics, recycling and what’s at stake."

#EEDay2020 Learn more about government Energy Efficiency Incentives for Homeowners https://www.toronto.ca//energy-efficiency-incentives-for-/

Today, we’re celebrating the 436,000 Canadians who make a living delivering comfortable homes, more prosperous businesses, healthier schools, and bigger energy savings. Invite your elected leaders to celebrate... #EEDay2020: https://www.efficiencycanada.org/energy-efficiency-day/ See more

Tomorrow is Energy Efficiency Day! Ask your political representatives to celebrate #EnergyEfficiency with you! Use Efficiency Canada's quick n’ easy letter template:... https://www.efficiencycanada.org/energy-efficiency-day/ See more

20 hours left to sign the climate petition by Citizens for Climate Justice: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details

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Let’s kick the single use plastic habit: Reduces Relaunch Many of us have all been astonished at the amount of single use plastic we have accumulated during the... pandemic: produce bags, takeout containers, PPE, etc. It’s terrible! As consumers many of us were under the impression we could not bring your own so we didn’t even ask! At the same time, some business owners have told us that customers are not asking to bring their own. So they don’t know that many of us would like to bring their own. It’s a vicious circle. We now know that Toronto Public Health (TPH) has no restrictions on bringing your own refillable containers to the grocery store or to restaurants for takeout. As consumers, we can do our part to raise awareness by simply asking business owners if they are OK with us bringing our own containers for shopping and takeout. We know that some business owners think they are not allowed to participate in bring your own initiatives. But they are mistaken. If we feel comfortable, we can gently inform businesses that we do want to bring our own and TPH has no restrictions on doing so. In fact, here is the email from TPH that says so (please see email response below): Toronto Public Health Response re: Re-usable Bags or Containers "From: TPHLiaison Sent: September 8, 2020 10:45 AM To: '[email protected]' Cc: TPHLiaison Subject: RE: Bring your own packaging Hi Debbie, Thanks for your email. Currently, Toronto Public Health has only issued guidance for Food Stores: "Customers that bring their own reusable bags or boxes should package their own purchases". With respect to customers bringing their own reusable cups and containers, this decision would be up to the individual food premise owner/operator. Owners/operators should develop their own policies/procedures on whether they will accept these items. Considerations should include that the necessary precautions are in place to protect staff, and that food/drink, utensils and equipment are protected from contamination. We hope this information is helpful. Regards, Covid-19 Liaison Team Toronto Public Health City of Toronto"

Celebrate a green new decade at the 2020 EcoFair! The 2020 EcoFair will be online this year! Our organizing team is abuzz with excitement as we plan the webinars, films, workshops, and exhibitor showcase that will all happen online over 4 weeks. And new this year EcoFair EcoTours will be coming to neighbourhoods near you. http://www.ecofairtoronto.org

We’re celebrating the 436,000 Canadians who make a living delivering comfortable homes, more prosperous businesses, healthier schools, and bigger energy savings. Invite your elected leaders to celebrate #EEDay2020: https://www.efficiencycanada.org/energy-efficiency-day/

Join Eastman Naia on Oct 13 @ 1pm ET for a complimentary #webcast focusing on innovations in the global #fashion industry to help reduce its #environmental_impact and #carbon_footprint. Register here: https://buff.ly/2FMc7zg

One week until the next #secondhandsundayTO ! Mark your calendars! Sept 27th is your chance to share unwanted, reusable items. Leave them on your property next ...to the sidewalk/curb for neighbours to take for free. Really Really Free Market Campbell Park City of Toronto - Your Local Government #secondhandsunday #toronto #SecondHandSeptember See more