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Plastic Free July is Here!
Plastic Free July is an annual campaign encouraging people to cut down on single-use plastics throughout the month of July....
When Appliances Die, Consider Going Green
There is never a good time for a furnace to break down or an appliance to die. But, with every...
Do I need it? or Do I want it?
You may have heard of the new movement “Buy Nothing”, with people ditching shopping for anything but the necessities of...
Don’t Worry, Green Innovations Are Making Things Alright!
“Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing gonna be alright” sang Bob Marley in the 70s. But these...
Celebrating Earthfest in New Tecumseth
Despite the stormy political times we are in, there are lots of things to celebrate–including The Town of New Tecumseth’s...
An Urban Park for New Tecumseth – Take our survey!
We are conducting outreach for our concept for a new urban park in New Tecumseth! We recently joined forces with...
Does your lifestyle include time to be nurtured by nature?
In NatureBy John Wilson
As urbanization increases and screens dominate our attention, many people are spending more time indoors and losing their connection with...
Who is educating our kids about climate change?
Did you know that at least 39 oil and gas companies are involved in funding and developing K-12 education across...
Opportunity at the Intersection of an Aging Population and the Climate Crisis
In a recent article in the Globe and Mail, James Chappel, Associate Professor of History at Duke University, offered an...
What does sustainable living mean?
Our New Year’s resolutions pledge a fresh start. Narrative Research shows that while 46% of Canadians made resolutions in 2023,...
Good news from Finland–fast becoming a global climate leader
From Katharine Hayhoe, Canadian Climate Scientist: Finland is fast becoming a global climate leader. You might remember a while back...
The Power of One
In Community, Ecology, NatureBy John Wilson
Some people, though sympathetic to our environmental challenges, hold back, feeling that their individual efforts may not matter. But one...
Reduce and Rejoice!
Every year, I cringe when the Christmas decorations show up in the stores the day after Thanksgiving. The Christmas shopping...
A Circular Economy Might Just Save The World
The urgency of today’s global challenges, highlighted by frequent extreme weather events and the inequality faced by low-income and developing...
Beeton Forest Trail Walk
In Community, Ecology, NatureBy John Wilson
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, hosted a Trail Walk facilitated by Maxwell Matchin the...
New Tecumseth Proclaims Oct 1st Seniors for Climate Day!
We are so pleased to announce that as a result of a request from Greys for Green, the Town of...
Myths about electric vehicles
The Canadian sales of electric vehicles, according to Statistics Canada, for both fully electric and plug-in hybrid, grew by 53%...
Greys for Green Appointed as Beeton Heritage Forest Steward
In Community, NatureBy John Wilson
Greys for Greens is honoured to have been appointed in 2024 by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust as a...
How much water do we really need?
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” — a line from the poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” depicts...
Aug 06, 20242024-09-15
Help us plant 900 trees and shrubs in Mono Mills!
In Community, Ecology, NatureBy John Wilson
We are putting together a team to participate in a tree-planting event in Mono Mills in support of Pollinator Forest....
Jul 01, 20242024-08-04
How ‘mini forests’ can harvest big benefits
In Community, Environment, NatureBy John Wilson
Mini forests act as green lungs, purifying the air and providing a breath of fresh air in urban environments plagued by pollution. They serve as biodiversity hotspots, offering refuge for diverse plant and animal species and restoring ecological balance.
Why nature matters to Canada’s GDP
In Ecology, Environment, SustainabilityBy Admin
This article first appeared in the Globe & Mail, June 2024 By DANIEL O’BRIEN and RYAN RIORDAN Daniel O’Brien is...
Jun 01, 20242024-08-04
Is it possible to have a greener death in Canada?
Natural organic reduction, or human composting, breaks down human remains into usable compost. It is a much greener and energy-efficient way of disposing of human remains.
May 10, 20242024-08-04
Harnessing the power of regenerative agriculture for a sustainable future
To establish a more sustainable future, it is essential we examine where we are going wrong and identify the low hanging fruit that can lead us to meaningful change.
Mar 06, 20242024-08-04
It Is Time To Adopt A Personal Preventive Climate Change Strategy
A personal prevention strategy at home and during lifestyle activities must now be employed to find, reduce and prevent sources of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan 17, 20242024-08-04
Jan 02, 20242024-08-04
CLIMATE CHANGE: It’s easy to feel the doom and gloom, but the new year brings a sense of hope
A former coalfield community, Gateshead, England, is using the water that has filled abandoned tunnels to heat hundreds of homes.
Oct 02, 20232024-08-04
Ready for the 3-minute shower? Ontario residents could save 800M litres of water daily by cutting shower time
Canada is one of the highest per-capita water users in the world. We use more than twice as much water as Europeans.
Sep 15, 20232024-08-04
Global Rally Against Fossil Fuels
In Climate Change, Community, EventsBy Postmaster
We participated with Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN) in the global rally against fossil fuels on Sept 15, in Barrie.
Aug 24, 20232024-08-04
Climate change is impacting your finances, so what can you do about it?
The conversation has switched from the high cost of stopping global warming to the personal costs.
Aug 21, 20232024-08-04
Caught in an endless cycle of buy, use, dispose? Mindful shopping can help you break the cycle and reduce your waste
If everyone on the planet lived like Canadians, we would need five Earths to sustain the current level of consumption and waste generation.
Aug 10, 20232024-08-04
Get smart about energy use to help combat climate change
The forest fires that have ravaged much of Canada this year have brought the discussion of climate change to the forefront. When the smoke drifted into our part of the world this summer, everyone was concerned. But it’s often easy to be discouraged and feel a little hopeless about climate change.
May 25, 20232024-08-04
How much plastic are we consuming?
We eat, drink and breathe microplastics every day. It’s everywhere, and it never dies.
Apr 20, 20232024-08-04
‘We value sustainability’: How Simcoe-Grey residents are teaming up to tackle climate change
Greys for Green have made progress since forming in early 2022 Go to full article published on Simcoe.com
Apr 06, 20232024-08-04
This Earth Day, April 22, let us be hopeful and grateful
We have the capacity to be resilient, to adapt and be clever in creating solutions, writes Louise Montague Go to...
Mar 24, 20232024-08-04
Food Is Too Good To Waste – Zoom Session
Join us for our ‘Food Is Too Good To Waste’ Webinar When: April 11, 2023 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM...
Mar 02, 20232024-08-04
Canadians rank among the world’s biggest food wasters; that waste costs you money and harms the planet
While food loss and waste occurs throughout the food supply chain, reducing food waste at home offers a way to save money and improve our carbon footprint.
Getting to Zero Waste – Zoom Session
In Events, SustainabilityBy Postmaster
Join us for our ‘Getting to Zero Waste’ Webinar This second session in our Waste Reduction Series (via Zoom) will...
How much stuff is enough? An economic model built on ‘make, use, dispose and repeat’ is not sustainable
Go to full article published on Simcoe.com
Greys for Green hosting free presentation Jan. 17 to teach residents how to make homes more energy efficient
In Community, Energy, EventsBy Postmaster
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Briar Hill Residents Show Ontarians the Way to Affordable and Sustainable Home Heating and Cooling
In Community, Energy, EventsBy Jorma Ikavalko
In this time of a rapidly changing climate and increasing fossil fuel costs, what can a household possibly do to...
Which Technology Would You Choose
In EnergyBy Jorma Ikavalko
There are other ways to accomplish the same results at lower prices, and with no danger of nuclear disaster. One...
DEVELOPMENT DILEMMA: Ford government’s proposed housing legislation met with concerns in Simcoe-Grey
In CommunityBy Postmaster
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Our Furnace is an Accessory Now
In Energy, EnvironmentBy Jorma Ikavalko
As one of the first participants, under the Greys for Green initiative “Heat Pump Pilot Program”, in Briar Hill, we...
Workshop – How Big Is My Footprint?
In Climate Change, EventsBy Admin
Join us at our in-person workshop.
Greys for Green launch event in Alliston raises awareness on climate issues
In Climate Change, Community, EventsBy Postmaster
Go to full article published on Simcoe.com Reprinted from Simcoe.com The Greys for Green inaugural launch event was an especially...
Greys For Green say ‘It’s now or never’ in advance of Alliston event on climate action
In Climate Change, Community, EventsBy Postmaster
Go to full article published on Simcoe.com
New organization wants to get seniors involved in climate change action
Go to full article published on New Tecumseth Times
Launch Event
In Climate Change, EventsBy Admin
IT’S NOW OR NEVER
We all have a vital role to play in addressing climate change.
Apr 11, 20222023-02-15