Guelph Solar Update – May 29th, 2008

First of all, welcome to our new members, we have about 100 more since the last update!
I hope this email finds you well, here is the latest update on the Guelph Solar Initiative. If you plan to save this to read later, please note that the call for volunteers to help with the Ecomarket display [...]

City landscapes

It is with increasing dismay as we drive around Guelph and see what an absolute mess the city properties are in – re weeds and dandelions. The City does not curb this problem and will not cut down the dandelions til they have “puffed” and spread their seedheads all over the place. They are not [...]

May 31st Ecomarket

Guelph Environmental Leadership (GEL) is inviting you to attend our EcoMarket on Saturday, May 31, from 10am-4pm, at Old Quebec Street Mall in Downtown Guelph. There will be approximately 30 vendors showcasing green idea for the home and garden.
There will also be special presentations on Going Pesticide Free (12pm) and Endocrine Disrupters (2pm) which has [...]

Guelph commuters are encouraged to take action against air pollution

The City of Guelph is encouraging commuters to take action against air pollution by participating in the Commuter Challenge during Environment Week, taking place June 1-7.
The Commuter Challenge promotes the benefits of using alternative commuting methods to get to work. Guelph residents are encouraged to walk, cycle, ride the bus, carpool or tele-work instead of [...]

City of Guelph announces green power purchase

Beginning June 1, the City of Guelph’s F.M. Woods Pumping Station will be powered by Bullfrog Power, Ontario’s first 100 per cent green electricity retailer. The total green power purchase amounts to over 1,827 MWh and will help to reduce the city’s electricity-related carbon dioxide emissions footprint by 400 tonnes in 2008.
“Treating and pumping water [...]