Microplastic Filter Petition
In the Great Lakes, microplastic pollution is an alarming issue for lake species and Ontarians who rely on the lakes for drinking water. One of the main causes is microfibres, […]
May 3rd – May 9th is Mental Health Awareness Week
This Week (May 3 – May 9) is Mental Health Awareness Week – by Rosanna Shillolo for Sustainable Orillia Spring is an ideal time to renew our relationship with nature, […]
Sustainable Spring-Cleaning – Lemon Aid!
Tip of the Week: Sustainable Spring-Cleaning – Lemon Aid! Just about now, many of us are experiencing the urge to do some serious spring-cleaning around our homes. There’s something about […]
Celebrate the Future on Arbour Day!
Celebrate the Future on Arbour Day! J. Sterling Morton, one of the early leaders of the Arbour Day movement, said, “Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbour Day proposes […]
Tip of the Week: Is it time to renew our commitment to citizenship?
The Sustainable Orillia theme for April-May-June is “renewal,” a theme natural to the spring time of the year and especially poignant in 2021 as we try to recover from over […]
Lions Oval Elementary School Student Says: ” Hug a Tree!”
Lions Oval elementary student says: “Hug a tree!” Students at Lions Oval Public School in Orillia have been excitedly noticing the change of seasons and thinking ahead to Earth Day, […]
How to Avoid Bird Strikes
Tip of the Week: Avoiding bird strikes on your windows – by Kari Klassen for Sustainable Orillia COVID-19 has brought some unexpected experiences, but a sudden rise in concern for […]
The Power of Your Money: Does Your Wallet Have a Conscience?
REGISTER HERE The Power of Your Money: Does Your Wallet Have a Conscience? Our community is a result of the small choices each of us makes daily. From the detergent […]
Renewing Our Website!
Welcome to our ‘Renewed’ Website. Please let us Know what You Think. There have been some valuable lessons learned over the past year including how vital communications have been for […]
Welcome to Sustainable Orillia’s Three New Directors
Sustainable Orillia adds to its board of directors Sustainable Orillia welcomed three local leaders to its board of directors at its recent Annual General Meeting. All are committed to doing […]