How to Reduce Food Waste
There are many ways on how to lower the amount of food you waste in a day by simply acknowledging how much food you take, thinking you will eat it […]
Your Orillia – Tomorrow!
by Tony Telford and Stan Mathewson For most of us, two of our greatest concerns, after a full stomach, a bed, and a roof over our heads are energy (heat […]
Sustainability Also Means Affordability
Long-time Orillia councilor Ralph Cipolla often refers to the need for “appropriate housing.” Some residents require housing which is governed by rent controls. Seniors looking to downsize will look for […]
Zero Emission Housing is Affordable Housing
by Jim Saunders No consideration of a Sustainable Orillia is complete without addressing the importance of how actions taken with respect to housing can contribute to environmental sustainability. Extreme weather […]
Investing in the Future? Go “Sustainable.”
by Jackie Ramler and Sophie Mathewson While the bigger issue of climate change and the plastic crisis in our oceans seems overwhelming and beyond our ability to change, there are […]
Start Harvesting Rain Water & Protect Lake Simcoe
This spring is shaping up to be different than most. Like many charities, Living Green Barrie is adapting to new realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. One project that […]
Ecological Footprint
by Emily Hawton An ecological footprint is a measurement of the ecological assets that an individual requires to produce the natural resources they consume. I am going to assess my […]
The 2020 Orillia Food Map and Directory
Introducing the digital version of the 2020 Orillia Food Map & Directory! The new food map allows for increased awareness and connectivity between consumers and available food sources. Click on […]
Unsustainable Fishing Practices in Canada
by Emily Hawton Fishing is very important to many societies and cultures worldwide. Fishing provides sport, food for communities near bodies of water, and also provides cultural and spiritual connections. […]
Greening your Clothes Closet
St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but the idea of ‘greening’ our clothing choices is a good year-round practice. Over the past decade, we have become increasingly aware of […]