Sustainable Orillia endorses Council decisions on ‘Orillia’s Climate Future’
For immediate release: Sustainable Orillia endorses Council decisions Sustainable Orillia (SO) is pleased to endorse two key decisions made in principle by City Council this past Monday, April 11, 2022. […]
Year-End 2021 Update on the ‘Orillia’s Climate Future Project’
As mentioned in previous updates, this plan… now appropriately christened ‘Orillia’s Climate Future’ is being led by the City, with support and input from all corners of the community. Since […]
The Launch of Orillia’s Climate Action Plan – Fall 2021
An article from September 2021, shortly after City Council approved the development of a long-term Community Climate Change Action Plan or ‘CCCAP’. (and more recently known as Orillia’s Climate Future): […]
A simple answer to addressing the Climate Crisis? “Electrify Everything.”
On February 25th of this year, The Atlantic magazine published an article by staff writer, Derek Thompson, entitled “Forget Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” a title which should grab the attention of […]
Support our Youth – Fridays for Future Event
The poster says it all – don’t miss this opportunity to show your support for Orillia’s youth as they come together to make their voices heard in their crusade against […]
Protect & Grow the Lakehead Farm
HAY Lakehead Farm Club members and supporters! Long thyme no seed! After a long Covid-related hibernation, we are SOW excited to share this Official LUSU Petition with you in support […]
Tip of the Week: Three Top Priorities for Climate Action in 2022!
There is little doubt that major reductions in some GHG emission sources will need to be mandated by governments—federal, provincial and municipal. What’s our role? As citizens we must raise […]
From 2021: Sustainable Orillia thanks its wonderful volunteers.
As the third annual Sustainable Orillia Month fades into recent history, what does not fade is the extraordinary passion and efforts of the many Sustainable Orillia volunteers who helped make […]
Making Sustainable Orillia Month 2020 Happen
Hats off to the volunteers who made a difference. It’s been a busy year! And a busy month! And now as Sustainable Orillia Month winds down, we’re proud to salute […]
Reducing Housing Emissions – Part 2: Where the Real Savings are!
Recently we published an article about actions you can take personally to reduce your housing emissions, with a focus on the easiest—and least expensive—things to do to reduce energy use […]