Tracking the Blue Box
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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Bike Blender Presentation
Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation.
Bike Blender Presentation
Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation.
School Waste Audit
How much waste does your school produce in 24 hours? And how much of that should be going to recycling, reuse, or compost? We can help you run one or more waste audits on your school with the participation of students and staff. Waste audits are customized based on what teachers are looking for.
School Waste Audit
How much waste does your school produce in 24 hours? And how much of that should be going to recycling, reuse, or compost? We can help you run one or more waste audits on your school with the participation of students and staff. Waste audits are customized based on what teachers are looking for.
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.
GoManitoba: Love Your Trip!
Are you an organization or region wanting to offer transportation options beyond driving alone? GoManitoba connects users to carpool, bus, bike or walk, and mentors to help those biking or busing for the first time.
GoManitoba: Love Your Trip!
Are you an organization or region wanting to offer transportation options beyond driving alone? GoManitoba connects users to carpool, bus, bike or walk, and mentors to help those biking or busing for the first time.
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.