Live Green Toronto

In 2023, Evergreen hosted a waste audit after their weekly Farmers Market and found most waste came from single-use food packaging. Using funding they received through the CFIF, they launched a pilot program to provide reusables at no cost to customers. toronto.ca/CircularFoodFu…

Wondering if your business could qualify to receive funding through the Circular Food Innovators Fund? 🤔 Join us for a free virtual info session on Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5 p.m. Learn more about program goals, eligibility criteria and important dates. @f0bc8ec6-9ed8-4d0c-9189-411ad949cc65" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c55c3736…

When single-use containers began to pile up from Market 707, Scadding Court Community Centre built a reuse system from scratch. With funding from the CFIF, staff worked to find reusable containers that fit each cuisine and were easy to access. Learn more toronto.ca/CircularFoodFu…

If you’re thinking about getting or gifting new garden tools for the holidays, consider giving battery powered or even hand tools. 🌎 They’re much quieter and produce less emissions than gas-powered tools. toronto.ca/ChooseGreen

Incorporating native plants and shrubs into your landscape supports local wildlife, including pollinators and birds. 🦋 During your fall planting, consider adding habitat for pollinators to your yard. toronto.ca/ChooseGreen

Do you have bold ideas to tackle the climate crisis? We’re looking for visionary women ready to lead the charge toward a sustainable future. The Women4ClimateTO program offers support through mentorship & funding. Turn your climate innovation into impact: toronto.ca/services-payme…

One way you can help the environment is to choose alternatives to turf lawns in favour of sustainable options. 🌎 These aren’t only less maintenance, they also help create better urban ecosystems, cleaner air and help absorb rainwater. Details at toronto.ca/ChooseGreen

The next time you’re asked to rake the leaves, you can say that it’s better to leave them. 🍂 Leaving the leaves on your lawn over the winter helps provide shelter for bees, butterflies and other insects. Get the info and re-think raking your leaves: toronto.ca/ChooseGreen

This fall, we’re asking you and all #Torontonians to rethink your landscaping choices. 🍃 Having a well-maintained lawn may look nice, but isn’t always the best choice for our environment. Learn ways to rethink your lawn: toronto.ca/ChooseGreen

Passionate about Toronto’s trees? 🌳 We are too, that’s why we’re conducting a public survey about our Tree and Ravine Protection Bylaws. There’s still time to submit your thoughts, complete our survey before September 24 and have your voice heard. ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=467190&d=l&…

Adding more native plants in pollinator gardens in Toronto can: 🪴 divert stormwater and reduce runoff 🪴 help over 360 species of bees 🪴 support plants in producing seeds, fruits and new growth Learn about eligibility and apply by October 21 at toronto.ca/pollinateTO

Have you thought about starting a repair hub for broken items in your community? Or hosting an information session on sustainability? We want to help! Apply for a Neighbourhood Climate Action Grant to receive up to $7,500 in funding 📝 Apply now: toronto.ca/services-payme…

Applications for Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants are still open. 📝 Resident-led community groups can receive up to $7,500 for projects like: 🚲bike repair clinics 📚creating sharing libraries 🔁 item swap events Learn more: toronto.ca/services-payme…

PollinateTO is back!🌱 Last year, 34 projects funded through this program added 1750 square metres of habitat for pollinators. That’s adding about the size of the entire Allan Garden Indoor Conservatory to Toronto’s pollinator habitat 🦋 Apply today at toronto.ca/pollinateTO

🌳 Big smiles in Toronto — more native trees are taking root! 😄 We’re proud to team up with LEAF, a non-profit championing urban forests, to help residents plant trees and shrubs in their own yards. Explore subsidies and services at 👉 yourleaf.org

What if nothing went to waste? 🤔 We want to hear your ideas on how to shape Toronto’s future and tackle urgent challenges such as landfill capacity, affordable living, and climate change Take the survey by August 17: ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=458985&d=l&…

Imagine a future where nothing goes to waste. 🗑️🔁 Take the circular economy survey to have your say on how we can better use our resources to make real change in Toronto. Open until August 17: ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=458985&d=l&…

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