Green Home Links
Chances are, you and your family have already done things that will reduce your impact on the environment - like planting a tree! Here are some ideas and resources to help you take your next steps in reducing climate change.
HOME ENERGY
Learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your home
- www.torontohydro.com
- http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca 613-943-1590
- www.greensaver.org 203-3106
Choose cleaner home energy sources
www.cleanair.web.ca 926-1907 x245
TRANSPORTATION
Consider car sharing as an affordable alternative to owning
www.autoshare.com 340-7888
Ride the Rocket! TTC
www.toronto.ca/ttc 393-INFO (4636)
FOOD
Consider some healthy and convenient organic food options.
- www.torontoorganics.com 416-466-3364
- www.greenearthorganics.com 416-285-5300
WASTE
Reduce methane (a potent greenhouse gas) by composting kitchen waste
www.toronto.ca/compost
Order line (for subsidized composter): 392-9573
Help line: 392-4689
YARD & GARDEN
Order a free tree for the city property in front of your home
www.toronto.ca/trees 338-TREE (8733)
Hire an organic lawn care company www.organiclandscape.org 1-866-824-7685
Choose native plants for your yard www.nanps.org 416-680-6280
WATER
Help improve our city’s water quality by conserving inside and outside the home
www.toronto.ca/water
WANT TO DO MORE?
Learn more about how climate change affects our health and lifestyle
www.climatechange.gc.ca
Get tools and assistance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at your company or workplace
www.cool-companies.org
Find out what you can do on a community level to address climate change
www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/adtenf
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