Everyone is curious about what happens to recyclables after they get picked up. Using samples and illustrations, this presentation tracks four common materials (paper, metal, glass, plastic) from blue box through re-processing to end use. With older students, we also critically consider the role of recycling as a resource conservation practice. Our most popular presentation.
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Greening the Holidays
With the pressure to buy, buy and buy some more during the Xmas holidays, it can be tricky to be green without being a Grinch. Learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress, spend less, and survive the consumer frenzy of that time of year. From gifts and cards to wrapping and decorating.
Greening the Holidays
With the pressure to buy, buy and buy some more during the Xmas holidays, it can be tricky to be green without being a Grinch. Learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress, spend less, and survive the consumer frenzy of that time of year. From gifts and cards to wrapping and decorating.

Greening the Workplace
Get highlights and helpful resources on how to reduce waste, increase recycling, save energy, improve commuting options, move toward a green procurement policy, and track progress.
Greening the Workplace
Get highlights and helpful resources on how to reduce waste, increase recycling, save energy, improve commuting options, move toward a green procurement policy, and track progress.

Sustainable Workplace Commuting Year Round
Another successful Commuter Challenge has come and gone, and to keep that momentum strong, we're challenging you to some year round commuting challenges!
Sustainable Workplace Commuting Year Round
Another successful Commuter Challenge has come and gone, and to keep that momentum strong, we're challenging you to some year round commuting challenges!


Equitable Cities - A Recap of our Speaker Event
On October 9th, 2024, Green Action Centre and Peg City Car Co-op welcomed Charles T. Brown to Winnipeg to speak about Equitable Cities.
Equitable Cities - A Recap of our Speaker Event
On October 9th, 2024, Green Action Centre and Peg City Car Co-op welcomed Charles T. Brown to Winnipeg to speak about Equitable Cities.