Go Green! Environment Week 2007
This week (June 3-9) is Canadian Environment Week, so it is a great time to consider ways we could improve our relationship with the environment.
We usually think of Newfoundland and Labrador as relatively untouched. And while it is true that we don't have the pollution problems of bigger centres and it is still easy to find green spaces, we need to get into a conservation frame of mind so we can preserve what we have and bring back some of what we have lost.
Individuals can start with small things like following the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Reduce the energy you use in your house by turning the heat down at night - you'll save on electricity costs, too!
Reuse the backs of old documents for notes, use envelopes for grocery lists. Every little bit counts!
Recycle everything you can. Newspaper, aluminum cans, soft drink bottles can easily be recycled and many charities have donation accounts at the recycling centres. That makes recycling a double good deed.
And corporations can help on an even larger scale.
The City of Mount Pearl has been taking an active role in environmental responsibility by sponsoring community clean-up campaigns, introducing energy conservation systems in our buildings, creating a recycling program and improving landscaping regulations.
We all have a role to play in preserving our unique and wonderful natural heritage. We owe it to ourselves, our children and all future Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get started.
Visit Environment Canada's website for more information
Check out the activities on these websites for kids
Join David Suzuki's Nature Challenge
For more information on local environmentalist groups see:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network
The Protected Areas Association
The Conservation Corps
We usually think of Newfoundland and Labrador as relatively untouched. And while it is true that we don't have the pollution problems of bigger centres and it is still easy to find green spaces, we need to get into a conservation frame of mind so we can preserve what we have and bring back some of what we have lost.
Individuals can start with small things like following the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Reduce the energy you use in your house by turning the heat down at night - you'll save on electricity costs, too!
Reuse the backs of old documents for notes, use envelopes for grocery lists. Every little bit counts!
Recycle everything you can. Newspaper, aluminum cans, soft drink bottles can easily be recycled and many charities have donation accounts at the recycling centres. That makes recycling a double good deed.
And corporations can help on an even larger scale.
The City of Mount Pearl has been taking an active role in environmental responsibility by sponsoring community clean-up campaigns, introducing energy conservation systems in our buildings, creating a recycling program and improving landscaping regulations.
We all have a role to play in preserving our unique and wonderful natural heritage. We owe it to ourselves, our children and all future Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get started.
Visit Environment Canada's website for more information
Check out the activities on these websites for kids
Join David Suzuki's Nature Challenge
For more information on local environmentalist groups see:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network
The Protected Areas Association
The Conservation Corps
