News and Events
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2012 Federal and Provincial Funding Programs for Commercialization Projects
Durham College is here to help solve technology, productivity, and social innovation issues! They can match you with teams of professors and students and seek funding from various government agencies to share the costs for eligible projects. Teams work to create solutions in the areas of: Proof of concept Product and process improvement; Engineering design; ...
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The 99% Solution
On Aug. 10, Shawn Williamson put out his family's first bag of trash in 26 months. That's right, 26 months and just one bag of trash for Williamson, his wife, Monica, and their 7-year-old daughter Alyssa. The Brooklin family recycles, reuses or composts 99.3 per cent of their waste, Williamson calculates. "It's easier and cheaper," says the management consultant, who specializes in...
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Pickering Town Centre Opens Eco-Friendly Farmers' Market
Pickering Town Centre is pleased to announce the opening of its outdoor Farmers’ Market on July 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Conveniently located near Entrance 4 at the Centre’s East parking lot, across from Pickering City Hall and adjacent to the Durham Region Transit bus loop, this upscale, modern and eco-friendly market will be host to...
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DSA awarded The Irene Kock Education & Communication Award
The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee's (DEAC) prestigious 2011 Environmental Achievement Awards were handed out on May 12th during a special ceremony at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters in Whitby. Durham Sustain Ability was among the winners, taking home the Irene Kock Education/Communication Award for our We Have the Power phase two program. The program included...
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EcoDriver Challenge - Youth Pilot a Success!
Durham Sustain Ability (DSA) teamed up with Earth Day Canada’s EcoMentors program to get Dunbarton High School students to think outside the car! Students participated in the EcoDriver Challenge pilot program on April12th . The goal of the pilot - get students to take action and use alternatives to commute to and from school. Students heard from NASCAR Canada Driver and...
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DSA and Smart Commute Durham Teaming Up!
Durham Sustain Ability is working with Smart Commute Durham to get more businesses thinking outside the car. Smart Commute Durham helps local employers and commuters explore and promote different commuters choices, such as carpooling, teleworking, transit, cycling, walking or flexible work hours. If you're interested in receiving more information on the Smart Commute program, please...
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Friends and Colleagues Remember Jack
Many wonderful articles have been written about Jack and his legacy. Below is a collection of stories and articles written about him. Toronto Star Requiem for a Recycler Metroland Durham Region Pickering environmentalist remembered A Pickering pioneer, an Ajax achiever Blogs Remembering a Canadian Environmental...
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Durham Sustain Ability Honours Jack McGinnis
Jack McGinnis, founder of Durham Sustain Ability, believed as long as people were given the right tools, they would do the right thing. It was that thinking that solidified Jack as a visionary pioneer, educator and leader in conservation, recycling and sustainability. Jack died peacefully on January 29 th at the age of 64. Jack is regarded as the father of the blue box introducing the...
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Events
Come Out to Green Drinks!
Do you want to meet a lively group of friendly people interested in environmental issues from academia, business, government and NGOs for good conversation? If so, join us for drinks! There's no agenda or other formality - it's a chance to meet regularly to chat, debate, socialize and connect with other Durham residents passionate about environmental and sustainability issues. The...
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Greenwashing EnviroChats - January 31, 2012
Greenwashing EnviroChats - January 31, 2012 - 7pm Scugog Connections, your environmental action center and P'Lovers present: EnviroChats - an informal evening that draws the community together to tackle all things "green". Join Carlie McDonald of Scugog Connections to learn about Greenwashing. You'll learn about the tricks companies use to mislead consumers into believing the...
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Durham Region is Bursting with Creativity!
The CREATIVE SOCIAL event is a monthly get-together where Durham Region’s most creative network and inspire one another. The opportunities to share, learn and explore are endless when like-minded creative people amalgamate to savour all that their community has to offer. Each event is hosted at a celebrated venue of the region on the last Thursday of each month. For more information...
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Durham Region Green Drinks Is Coming Back in January!
Join us at The Brock House in Whitby the second Wednesday of the month. January 11th is our next event. Do you want to meet a lively group of friendly people interested in environmental issues from academia, business, government and NGOs for good conversation? If so, join us for drinks! There's no agenda or other formality - it's a chance to meet regularly to chat, debate,...
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Electronics Recycling Event
Keep electronics out of landfill. Bring your unwanted or broken electronic and electrical equipment for FREE recycling. Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012 Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby Bring a non-perishable food item to support our local food banks. For more information contact the Region of Durham at 1.800.667.5671...
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Envirochats
Scugog Connections , your environmental action center and P’Lovers are pleased to announce the launch of EnviroChats – an informal evening that brings the community together to tackle all things “green”. Environmental experts and professionals will address hot button topics affecting our environment. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, debate and...
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Pond Workshop
Pond Workshop Do you have a pond? Want to build a pond? Or going to close an old pond? Attend this workshop to learn about the following: How ponds function and change over the course of 10 or 20 years How to manage aquatic plant and algae growth, and other issues The best locations for situating a new pond, and different types of ponds Stocking your pond with...
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Let's Get Fishing Workshop
Lake Scugog is greatly valued for its recreational activities and it is estimated that approximately 200,000 hours are spent fishing in any given year. However, expanding urban and agricultural practices are affecting the environmental health of Lake Scugog, raising concerns about the status of its sport fish populations and its longevity as a recreational hotspot. On Wednesday, October 5...
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Septics, Wells and Shoreline Ecology Workshop
Septics, Wells and Shoreline Ecology This free workshop will help you keep your septic system and well in good, functioning condition, and introduce you to the important role that shorelines have in our environment. As part of the workshop, we will use the “Rural Landowner Stewardship Guide for the Lake Scugog Watershed,” which will be provided at no cost. The guide is...
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Green Building Open House
Check out the upcoming Devi Mandir Green Building Open House on Wednesday, October 12th, 6-10 pm. It you are interested in solar power, it’s a great opportunity to see it firsthand. Register at www.devimandir.eventbrite.com . PrithiviInitativePoster.pdf
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Pickering Farmers Market Tuesdays 2-7pm until October 18th
Pickering Town Centre is pleased to announce the opening of its outdoor Farmers’ Market Conveniently located near Entrance 4 at the Centre’s East parking lot, across from Pickering City Hall and adjacent to the Durham Region Transit bus loop. This upscale, modern and eco-friendly market will be host to local farmers, local arts and culture, and a weekly food drive in support of...
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