Peterborough Green-Up and the Greater Peterborough Area Chamber of Commerce are the proud sponsors of a new program focused on recognizing local businesses that have pledged and implemented strategies to reduce waste and adopt sustainable business practises. Called Green Business Peterborough, the program will provide a means to recognize those Peterborough businesses with exemplary environmental… more »
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The Maple Leaf Cavan FC is hosting a free e-waste recycling and fundraising event every Friday in August between 5pm and 8pm. What can you bring? Below is a list of materials that can be collected as part of the fundraising effort: Computer peripherals including modems Floor standing printing devices including printers, photocopiers, multi-function devices… more »
The City of Peterborough is offering a $50.00 per toilet rebate on the purchase and installation of “WaterSense” certified low-flow toilets as part of an effort to conserve water. With toilets using about 30% of domestic in-house water, changing a high-flow toilet to a low-flow toilet can save both water and money! “This is an… more »
On Thursday May 17th, 2012 Peterborough This Week opened their doors to the public to showcase how their facility was renovated to become more energy efficient. Not only did PTW lower their energy bills but they were able to take advantage of over $3K in energy rebates. As a new member of the Sustainable Peterborough… more »
Dynamic community partnerships were recently celebrated at the Peterborough Museum & Archives with the official launch of the Greater Peterborough Area Community Sustainability Plan and the opening of the Fleming College Museum Management & Curatorship Student Exhibit “Sustainable Peterborough: Looking Back, Moving Forward”. See the attached media release for more information. Plan and Exhibit Media… more »