Environment Ontario
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Combined heat and power systems are an energy efficient technology that generates electricity and heat using alternative power sources, such as natural gas or wood biomass. These systems are reliable in emergency situations and can be used in many types of facilities, including hospitals like Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. We're proposing changes that would remove unnecessary burden for businesses and communities wanting to install one of these systems, and better align the level of approval with the level of environmental impact for comparable energy technologies. Learn more & comment: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-1134

A cleaner option to heat your home is coming to Ontario! Starting in January 2021, Enbridge Gas will be introducing a new voluntary option for customers to purchase a blend of renewable natural gas in their existing natural gas supply. Learn how we’re encouraging programs that increase access to clean energy as part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan: https://www.oeb.ca//backgrounder-EB-2020-0066-Enbridge-Vol --... Ontario Energy

We’re lowering the price of the Ontario Parks 2021 Seasonal Day-Use Vehicle Permits. This will provide individuals and families with a more affordable way to enjoy the health benefits of spending time in nature! Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-making-it-more-affordable

#DYK it’s estimated that 22 million pounds of plastic debris enter the #GreatLakes each year? Plastic capture technologies, like these Seabins, can collect over 8 lbs of this waste each day, including microplastics, larger plastic items like water bottles, food wrappers, masks and plastic gloves, and other floating debris. That’s why we’re funding a project led by Pollution Probe to bring this innovative technology to up to 12 marinas across Ontario! Learn more about this investment that supports our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commitment to protect our water resources: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-takes-action-to-reduce-pl

Have your say on our draft Blue Box Program regulation! Proposed actions include: expanding the list of recyclable materials providing consistent recycling services to more communities across Ontario... Comment now: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-2579

#FallColours at Ontario Parks are like no other! Where did you check out the fall colours? : Instagram.com/aryanmojiri

We’re seeking input on the development of Ontario’s first-ever hydrogen strategy. This sets out a vision for Ontario’s emerging hydrogen economy one where we can create more local jobs and attract investment, while helping us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more and have your say: https://news.ontario.ca//province-begins-development-of-on --... Ontario Energy

Plastic pollution is haunting our waters and threatening our rich biodiversity. Help divert plastic waste by choosing reusables over #singleuse plastics. Learn how we’re encouraging more ways to divert waste and #actONlitter: Ontario.ca/EnvironmentPlan #enviroween

We’re making it easier and more affordable to enjoy the health benefits of Ontario Parks by: lowering the price of the 2021 Seasonal Day-Use Vehicle Permits providing more Annual Day-Use Vehicle Permits to borrow from Ontario libraries introducing a new Commercial Day-Use Vehicle Permit for tourism businesses ... Learn how this is part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commitment: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-making-it-more-affordable

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The new Great Lakes Local Action Fund is open for applications! We’re investing in local projects that lead to positive environmental outcomes while also providing social and economic benefits for communities. Apply now: https://www.ontario.ca//available-funding-opportunities-on

It’s the end of #WasteReductionWeek, but it doesn’t stop here! Take the challenge to rethink waste & find new ways to divert more from landfills. We want to hear from you! What new actions are you starting to #actONlitter 365 days a year?

#Halloween may look a little different this year, but there are still ways to celebrate without the scary waste! Get inspired by these #DIY upcycled costumes from Greenmoxie! What are your waste-saving costume tips? https://www.greenmoxie.com/diy-halloween-costumes/... #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek

Attention protectors of the Great Lakes! Do you have a project that needs funding? Our new Great Lakes Local Action Fund is open but not limited to: youth organizations conservation groups small businesses academic institutions... Learn more & apply now: https://www.ontario.ca//available-funding-opportunities-on -- Ontario Government Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Ontario Community and Social Services Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Conservation Ontario Ontario Fish and Wildlife Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Happy #WorldTourismDay and #WorldRiversDay! #DYK Ontario is home to 340 provincial parks & rivers that run over 100K km? While tourism may look a little different this year, Ontario offers endless outdoor adventures year-round. Get outdoors, get exploring!... : instagram.com/amaldevs_/ -- Ontario Parks Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

Have a #DIY project? Check out a tool library in your community, like Ottawa Tool Library! These #sharingeconomy shops lend tools for a fraction of the cost of buying, with many taking extra steps to #StoptheSpread of #COVID19. Happy borrowing!... #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek

GREAT news! We're accepting applications to fund projects led by community-based organizations, small businesses, municipalities, conservation authorities and Indigenous communities that protect and restore coastal, shoreline and nearshore areas of the Great Lakes. The new Great Lakes Local Action Fund will provide up to $50K in funding for individual projects that result in positive environmental outcomes, while also providing social and economic benefits for local communities. Apply now: https://www.ontario.ca//available-funding-opportunities-on

Doing a #WasteReductionWeek cleanup today? 1. Only go with members of your household 2. When you’re done, put your used masks and gloves where they belong 3. Share your experience using #actONlitter ... Stay safe, Ontario! More cleanup tips: https://www.ontario.ca/page/litter-cleanup-guide

Happy #TreeDay Trees provide us with many benefits, such as clean air, habitat for wildlife, preventing soil erosion & now: fabulous fall colours Enjoy a day of forest bathing at Ontario Parks: ontarioparks.com/parksblog/guide-forest-bathing/... #NationalForestWeek : instagram.com/anuj.dani/

Club Coffee produces the world’s first compostable single-serve coffee pods, right here in Ontario! Their pods helped divert over 3,000 tonnes of plastics from landfill equivalent to the weight of over 3,000 adult elephants! We’re proposing amendments to the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement to help accept products like this in the green bin program. Have your say by November 14: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-2498 #WasteReductionWeek #actONlitter

Ontario welcomes the federal government's decision to accept our Emissions Performance Standards program, a key commitment in our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan to make polluters accountable for their GHG emissions. Read Minister Jeff Yurek's full statement: https://news.ontario.ca//statement-from-minister-yurek-on-

Reducing food waste in your kitchen doesn’t need to be hard! 10 tips to help you get started now from Grub by Eating Niagara and Food Bloggers of Canada #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek #FoodWasteFriday

Autumn is here! Happy First Day of Fall Today is also #CarFreeDay, choose a greener way to get around! Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan: Ontario.ca/EnvironmentPlan

We’re funding projects that protect and restore our Great Lakes, including a pilot project from McMaster University. They will use an innovative recreational water-quality test to improve public health and safety in Ontario’s beaches by reducing the test turnaround time from 24 hrs to 4 hrs! Learn more about the projects we’re funding: https://www.ontario.ca/page/protecting-great-lakes

Ontario is investing over $5 million to support nearly 30 food rescue organizations, First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations collect and redistribute surplus food to those in need and ensure good food does not go to waste. Learn how we’re supporting families and communities as they get back on track as part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-takes-steps-to-ensure-sur #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek

Ontario is investing $375K to #actONlitter and remove plastic waste from our Great Lakes! This innovative project led by Pollution Probe will use plastic capture technologies, like Seabins and LittaTraps, to help remove plastic waste in up to 12 marinas throughout the Great Lakes Basin. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-takes-action-to-reduce-pl... #WasteReductionWeek

Happy #WorldCleanUpDay! Help protect our rich biodiversity by keeping our environment clean and waste-free. University of Toronto Trash Team is hosting an #UrbanLitterChallenge today - join in to clean up the neighbourhood and prevent trash from entering our watersheds!

Almost 10K tonnes of plastic debris enter the #GreatLakes each year. FACT or FICTION: The numbered symbol found on plastic packaging determines if it’s recyclable. #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek

Happy #WorldWaterMonitoringDay! Ministry staff showed #OntarioSpirit by taking on more drinking water testing so Public Health Ontario - Santé publique Ontario could focus their efforts on #COVID19. To date, over 1200 drinking water samples have been tested for bacteria like E.coli & total coliforms.

Happy #OzoneDay! Today we celebrate 35 years of international cooperation to protect the Ozone Layer. Help protect our by greening your commute, shopping locally and reducing waste. Here’s to protecting our ozone protecting you! #OursToProtect

Just the way WE like it! Harvey's is ditching plastic toys & providing a plant kit with every kid’s meal instead! Another Ontario business doing their part to reduce plastic waste & protect our environment! #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek #plasticsthursday

In 2019, 48,124 metric tonnes of old electronics were collected through the Ontario Electronic Stewardship. TRUE or FALSE : Your old electronics are worthless. #actONlitter #WasteReductionWeek

ICYMI: Minister Jeff Yurek was in City of Burlington, Ontario to announce an investment of up to $7.47 million to restore the #GreatLakes, including a new funding program that will help to address their environmental challenges. Supporting local actions that protect and restore our waters and ecosystems for future generations is part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. Learn more and find out how to apply when applications open later this month: news.ontario.ca//ontario-taking-action-to-protect-and-rest

Practice leaving no trace! When you leave nature the way you found it, this is what you’re protecting! #OursToProtect : Instagram.com/jpassmor

This system filters your shower water and lets you reuse it to flush your toilet - all from within your home! Learn more about Greyter Water Systems and how their project helps homes conserve water:

We’re exploring a proposal to designate two ecologically significant areas along the southern shore of Prince Edward County as conservation reserves: Ostrander Crown Land Block Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area... This would help protect our natural & cultural heritage and provide more greenspace for future generations to use and enjoy, as committed to in our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. Learn more: news.ontario.ca//ontario-begins-process-to-create-a-new-co

Hey Ontario! Do you know any green innovators that are working to protect our environment? Tag them below and we might just feature them on our social channels! . . . #greeninnovation #lowwaste #ecofriendly #gogreen #zerowaste #sustainability #environment #circulareconomy

#DYK We're working on changes to enhance the Blue Box program? The transfer to producer responsibility would: Standardize what is accepted province-wide Save municipalities money Expand service, including in rural and Indigenous communities... Review recycling at commercial and industrial sources Provide producers with greater options for recycling, while maintaining Ontario’s alcoholic beverage deposit return program Learn more about what’s coming next: https://www.ontario.ca/page/waste-management

With views like this, why wouldn’t you explore Ontario by bike this #LabourDay weekend? Not only is biking good for you, but it also protects the air we breathe! Show us where you’re cycling for #BikeMonth : Instagram.com/boubikes

Now that’s a pitch! Woodland Voles sound the alarm by making a high-pitched sound when surprised or sensing danger! Learn how we’re protecting and recovering #SpeciesAtRisk as part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan: https://www.ontario.ca//species-risk-stewardship-program-p #NationalWildlifeDay

We’re investing up to $7.47 million in projects that will protect and restore the Great Lakes and address environmental challenges like increased levels of harmful pollutants, excess nutrients and invasive species. Supporting local actions that protect the Great Lakes are key commitments in our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan to ensure water resources are safeguarded for future generations. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-taking-action-to-protect-

UPDATE Last year, we announced changes to the Blue Box program that would help divert more waste from landfill. Now, we’re sharing an update on our transition to producer responsibility and vision to improve recycling across the province. Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/waste-management