Green Home Links

Chances are, you and your family have already done things that will reduce your impact on the environment - like planting a tree! Here are some ideas and resources to help you take your next steps in reducing climate change.

HOME ENERGY

Learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your home Choose cleaner home energy sources www.cleanair.web.ca 926-1907 x245

TRANSPORTATION

Consider car sharing as an affordable alternative to owning www.autoshare.com 340-7888 Ride the Rocket! TTC www.toronto.ca/ttc 393-INFO (4636)

FOOD

Consider some healthy and convenient organic food options.

WASTE

Reduce methane (a potent greenhouse gas) by composting kitchen waste www.toronto.ca/compost Order line (for subsidized composter): 392-9573 Help line: 392-4689

YARD & GARDEN

Order a free tree for the city property in front of your home www.toronto.ca/trees 338-TREE (8733) Hire an organic lawn care company www.organiclandscape.org 1-866-824-7685 Choose native plants for your yard www.nanps.org 416-680-6280

WATER

Help improve our city’s water quality by conserving inside and outside the home www.toronto.ca/water

WANT TO DO MORE?

Learn more about how climate change affects our health and lifestyle www.climatechange.gc.ca Get tools and assistance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at your company or workplace www.cool-companies.org Find out what you can do on a community level to address climate change www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/adtenf Other useful sources of information: