Let’s Get Circular!
Are you familiar with “the Circular Economy”? Did you know that you are already an active contributor to the Circular Economy? It’s news for many of us (your writer included), so please read on to learn what it means and how the circular economy relates to our day-to-day lives—present and future. One of Canada’s leading […]
Some Highlights from Sustainable Orillia Month.
Each year, Sustainable Orillia sets out to build greater awareness and support for a sustainable future for the residents of the region. Our purpose is to ‘mobilize participation in the creation of this sustainable future for all residents of our community, present and future.’ And with the support of the City, Sustainable Orillia Month has […]
Sustainable Orillia to hold a second “Walk and Learn” Urban Planning Event
Following upon a popular and well-attended series of urban walks in September, Sustainable Orillia has organized a second round of urban walks for Saturday, October 29th. In September, local urban planner, David Stinson led over fifty participants on several lively walks – highlighting the good and the not-so-good examples of urban planning decision-making along our […]
“Sustainable Orillia Month” is ending. The need to take climate action is growing stronger.
As noted in an accompanying article, Sustainable Orillia’s “Sustainable Orillia Month” is drawing to a close. The activities—an “All Electric Vehicle Weekend” at ODAS Park, an “Urban Planning Walk,” and the “Path to Net Zero” Conference, both on the weekend of September 24-25, were judged as successful by S.O.’s volunteer group in that both activities […]
Harvest Time is Here…
…and there is no better time than now to visit our local food providers to enjoy fresh, healthy foods, knowing that you are supporting our local farmers, ranchers and gardeners in the most sustainable way possible. Want to know where and how to find more than thirty local providers – visit the Sustainable Orillia Digital […]
Good Stuff for Reading and Viewing
For most of us, part of the challenge in this era of climate change is understanding: a) just what is happening, b) what can be done to mitigate the changes that are taking place—and perhaps eventually reversing them, and c) what a beautiful world we stand to lose. Fortunately, books and films can describe the […]
GOOD STUFF for reading and viewing.
Three books. Two films. For most of us, part of the challenge in this era of climate change is understanding: a) just what is happening, b) what can be done to mitigate the changes that are taking place—and perhaps eventually reversing them, and c) what a beautiful world we stand to lose. Fortunately, books and […]
TIP OF THE WEEK: Say NO to single-use plastic bottles!
Coca-Cola was recently named the most polluting brand in the world. Close behind were Nestle and PepsiCo. That’s no surprise, though – Coca-Cola itself recently disclosed that it produces three million tonnes of plastic annually. Plastic is found everywhere, but one of the most common applications is packaging for drinks, including water. Studies show only […]
Sustainable Orillia Urban Walks
Urban Planning affects every aspect of our daily lives, from where we live, where we shop, where we play, how we navigate our neighbourhood, how we access our communities. It also has a direct bearing on the quality of life, for the better or worse, in our city. All cities, including Orillia are a collection […]
Sustainable Orillia’s “Path to Net Zero” Conference Looking for citizen input into Orillia’s future
A “Path to Net Zero” Conference will be held at St. Paul’s Centre on the afternoon of Sunday, September 25th. Residents of our community will have an opportunity that day to suggest and explore citizen-led actions to support Orillia’s Climate Change Action Plan, adopted earlier this year, actions that will help our community become more […]