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Spark Change – Connections Energy Summit

Connections Energy Symposium Track 2: PLACES A unique opportunity to learn and discuss with Ontario’s energy leader and thinkers. Join LAS at the 2012 Connections Energy Symposium as we explore the foundations of Ontario’s energy sector in concurrent track 2: PLACES Plenary: The Ontario Power Authority presents the 2012 Community Conservation Awards. The Community Conservation… more »

Environment Day – Friday, October 19

The City and County of Peterborough are joining together to host an Environment Day on Friday, October 19th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Landfill) located at 1260 Bensfort Road. For this one day only, you will have an opportunity to recycle some common landfill fillers: carpet, mattresses and… more »

Kawarthas – Naturally Connected

You are invited to the “Reveal” of the Kawarthas, Naturally Connected Phase I Outcome on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the County Building, lower level of 470 Water Street, Peterborough. Phase I of the project focused on creating a mapping scenario of natural heritage system features and ecological… more »

Public Information Centre: Waste Management Master Plan

The City of Peterborough has completed a draft of its new Waste Management Master Plan. Completed by Cambium Environmental Inc., the plan critically examines the diversion programs of the current waste management system and proposes options for the future expansion and improvement of these programs for the City. Public Information Centre #2 Location: Lansdowne Place… more »

How Sustainability Can Save Business – Jim Harris Huffington Post

Jim Harris, an international bestselling author and management consultant is doing a series of weekly columns with Tyler Elm, on how sustainability as a business strategy can cut cost, raise revenue and mitigate risk for business. In this particular feature, Harris highlights how sustainability can prompt “both incremental and radical improvements in operations while managing… more »