GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's.

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any issues related to

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any issues related to MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CLOTHES Clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, including those that are worn out, full of holes, stains, grease, etc. Please make sure items are dry and/or bagged. These are dark blue boxes with “Textile Recycling” on the front. Watch for boxes run by different organizations, which may accept different items! MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019.

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Plastic Free July | Green Action Centre. July 1 – july 31, 2020. Plastic Free July, a campaign that started in Australia but has now gained traction world-wide, challenges people to think about the plastic they use in their lives and take action to reduce it. This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the movement towards

a world

BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra SET UP OFFICE RECYCLING Whether your workplace is a retail store, an office, a daycare or a hair salon, your actions will make a difference. To get started on office recycling, here are seven simple steps: Identify an office recycling program co-ordinator. Arrange for pick-up of the materials to be collected. Get recycling bins. WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS Take Waste Reduction Week as an opportunity to reduce your plastic. Some specific ideas that you can try: Go Plastic Packaging Free. Bring Reusable Bags when you shop. Ditch the Plastic Straw and choose a more sustainable option (or don’t use a straw at all!) Keep a reusable water bottle and thermos handy to avoid single-use plastic water LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's.

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any issues related to

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's.

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any issues related to COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019.

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Plastic Free July | Green Action Centre. July 1 – july 31, 2020. Plastic Free July, a campaign that started in Australia but has now gained traction world-wide, challenges people to think about the plastic they use in their lives and take action to reduce it. This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the movement towards

a world

BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra SET UP OFFICE RECYCLING Whether your workplace is a retail store, an office, a daycare or a hair salon, your actions will make a difference. To get started on office recycling, here are seven simple steps: Identify an office recycling program co-ordinator. Arrange for pick-up of the materials to be collected. Get recycling bins. WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS Take Waste Reduction Week as an opportunity to reduce your plastic. Some specific ideas that you can try: Go Plastic Packaging Free. Bring Reusable Bags when you shop. Ditch the Plastic Straw and choose a more sustainable option (or don’t use a straw at all!) Keep a reusable water bottle and thermos handy to avoid single-use plastic water LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a

UPCOMING EVENTS

Start: June 22, 2021 5:30 pm. End: June 22, 2021 7:00 pm. Venue: Zoom. Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us. Save the date! Green Action Centre will be holding its 2021 Annual General Meeting via COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. 2021 CHALLENGE PRIZE LIST! Grand Prize. Any Winnipeg resident who logs their sustainable KMs during Commuter Challenge 2021 is eligible to win! The last day to enter KMs after the challenge is June 10th.. Grand Prize: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit ($1,000 value) *NEW* Essential Worker Prizes How to Win: Send a quick email to challenge@greenactioncentre.ca indicating that you’re an essential

worker.

STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019. BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE IN YOUR BUSINESS Problems with the landfill: Resources are still going into producing the plastic (to be more specific, plastic is made from fossil fuels). Waste disposal contributes to approx. 4% of green house gasses (this is mostly methane produced from landfills). It’s incredibly important to ensure we send as little waste as possible to the

landfills.

LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will BIKE EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING (BEST) PROGRAM Bicycle Education and Skills Training (BEST) is a multi-grade, multi-year bike education program. Students in grades 4-8 are taught how to ride on-road, learning valuable skills such as hand signals, shoulder checking, lane positioning, and more. The program also includes bike maintenance, teaching students to assess whether their

bike is road

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a

UPCOMING EVENTS

Start: June 22, 2021 5:30 pm. End: June 22, 2021 7:00 pm. Venue: Zoom. Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us. Save the date! Green Action Centre will be holding its 2021 Annual General Meeting via COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. 2021 CHALLENGE PRIZE LIST! Grand Prize. Any Winnipeg resident who logs their sustainable KMs during Commuter Challenge 2021 is eligible to win! The last day to enter KMs after the challenge is June 10th.. Grand Prize: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit ($1,000 value) *NEW* Essential Worker Prizes How to Win: Send a quick email to challenge@greenactioncentre.ca indicating that you’re an essential

worker.

STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019. BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE IN YOUR BUSINESS Problems with the landfill: Resources are still going into producing the plastic (to be more specific, plastic is made from fossil fuels). Waste disposal contributes to approx. 4% of green house gasses (this is mostly methane produced from landfills). It’s incredibly important to ensure we send as little waste as possible to the

landfills.

LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will BIKE EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING (BEST) PROGRAM Bicycle Education and Skills Training (BEST) is a multi-grade, multi-year bike education program. Students in grades 4-8 are taught how to ride on-road, learning valuable skills such as hand signals, shoulder checking, lane positioning, and more. The program also includes bike maintenance, teaching students to assess whether their

bike is road

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IDEAS FOR KIDS Eight Great Ways for Kids to Reduce Waste. 1. Recycle! Toss waste paper, plastic containers and metal cans into the recycling bin. It’s easy, and it means new products can be made from recycled material instead of having to chop down trees, dig new mines and pump

more oil out of

MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a

UPCOMING EVENTS

Green Action Centre’s 2021 AGM. Start: June 22, 2021 5:30 pm. End: June 22, 2021 7:00 pm. Venue: Zoom. Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us. Save the date! Green Action Centre will be holding its 2021 Annual General Meeting via Zoom on the evening of June 22nd. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street.

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Plastic Free July | Green Action Centre. July 1 – july 31, 2020. Plastic Free July, a campaign that started in Australia but has now gained traction world-wide, challenges people to think about the plastic they use in their lives and take action to reduce it. This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the movement towards

a world

2021 CHALLENGE PRIZE LIST! Grand Prize. Any Winnipeg resident who logs their sustainable KMs during Commuter Challenge 2021 is eligible to win! The last day to enter KMs after the challenge is June 10th.. Grand Prize: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit ($1,000 value) *NEW* Essential Worker Prizes How to Win: Send a quick email to challenge@greenactioncentre.ca indicating that you’re an essential

worker.

STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019. BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra BIKE EVERYWHERE MONTH X CLEAN AIR DAY: 2021 RECAP Another Clean Air Day in the books! This year we had over 80 registrations, with a total of over 4000 kids that participated from 14 different towns and communities.June 2nd was a warm, sunny Wednesday to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The activity kit this year featured 13 different activities, games, and experiments to learn about air quality and sustainability, including an air HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

white

MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CLOTHES Clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, including those that are worn out, full of holes, stains, grease, etc. Please make sure items are dry and/or bagged. These are dark blue boxes with “Textile Recycling” on the front. Watch for boxes run by different organizations, which may accept different items!

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

white

MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CLOTHES Clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, including those that are worn out, full of holes, stains, grease, etc. Please make sure items are dry and/or bagged. These are dark blue boxes with “Textile Recycling” on the front. Watch for boxes run by different organizations, which may accept different items!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Green Action Centre’s 2021 AGM. Start: June 22, 2021 5:30 pm. End: June 22, 2021 7:00 pm. Venue: Zoom. Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us. Save the date! Green Action Centre will be holding its 2021 Annual General Meeting via Zoom on the evening of June 22nd. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street.

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Plastic Free July | Green Action Centre. July 1 – july 31, 2020. Plastic Free July, a campaign that started in Australia but has now gained traction world-wide, challenges people to think about the plastic they use in their lives and take action to reduce it. This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the movement towards

a world

2021 CHALLENGE PRIZE LIST! Grand Prize. Any Winnipeg resident who logs their sustainable KMs during Commuter Challenge 2021 is eligible to win! The last day to enter KMs after the challenge is June 10th.. Grand Prize: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit ($1,000 value) *NEW* Essential Worker Prizes How to Win: Send a quick email to challenge@greenactioncentre.ca indicating that you’re an essential

worker.

STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019. BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra BIKE EVERYWHERE MONTH X CLEAN AIR DAY: 2021 RECAP Another Clean Air Day in the books! This year we had over 80 registrations, with a total of over 4000 kids that participated from 14 different towns and communities.June 2nd was a warm, sunny Wednesday to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The activity kit this year featured 13 different activities, games, and experiments to learn about air quality and sustainability, including an air HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

white

MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CLOTHES Clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, including those that are worn out, full of holes, stains, grease, etc. Please make sure items are dry and/or bagged. These are dark blue boxes with “Textile Recycling” on the front. Watch for boxes run by different organizations, which may accept different items!

GREEN ACTION CENTRE

A Round Up of Summer Fun! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health

COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Commuter ChallengE. May 30 – June 5, 2021. A week-long challenge that encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Explore your sustainable travel options that help benefit people and the planet, such as; walking, running, wheeling, cycling, rollerblading, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. COMPOSTING | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill. We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone! Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge. COMMUTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION A week-long challenge that encourages Manitobans to choose active and sustainable commutes. All you need to do is register and log your sustainable commutes during the week of May 31 – June 6 to participate and qualify for prizes ! #CommuterChallengeMB. FAQ's. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street. THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN AIR: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN On the first Wednesday of June, Canadians celebrate Clean Air Day to recognize the importance of air quality and how it impacts our health and environment. In Manitoba, Green Action Centre hosts an annual sustainable commuting pit-stop (as part of Commuter Challenge week) and an outdoor event for students to encourage sustainable mobility

and air quality.

14 WAYS TO REDUCE WATER WASTE Get a rain barrel. Save rain water and use it to water your garden, indoor plants and lawn. 8. Fix leaks. One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water per day. Check inside and outside your home to ensure no water is leaking. 9. Don’t use more dishes than you need. More dishes means more washing. MYTH BUSTED: 2,4-D IS A RISK! Myth Busted: 2,4-D is a risk! The grass isn’t greener on the other side, its greener where you water it. It’s also healthier for you and more eco-friendly when you don’t spray 2,4-D on it. That’s the conclusion reached to bust this myth through both research and reader’s comments. 2,4-D or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is a

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MYTH BUSTED: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS ON YOUR Grass clippings are free and grasscycling can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. For a healthy lawn, try these tips: Mow high. Adjust the mower height to leave your lawn 3-3½ inches long. Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height. Mulch It. Use a HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CLOTHES Clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, including those that are worn out, full of holes, stains, grease, etc. Please make sure items are dry and/or bagged. These are dark blue boxes with “Textile Recycling” on the front. Watch for boxes run by different organizations, which may accept different items!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Green Action Centre’s 2021 AGM. Start: June 22, 2021 5:30 pm. End: June 22, 2021 7:00 pm. Venue: Zoom. Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us. Save the date! Green Action Centre will be holding its 2021 Annual General Meeting via Zoom on the evening of June 22nd. COMMUNITY COMPOST SITES Email: greenimage@spenceneighbourhood.org. All community gardens have compost bins that are accessible to community members year round. Ashley Hudson Memorial Garden – 607-611 Langside St. Sheba’s Paradise – 483-485 Young Street. The International Garden – 446 Langside Street. Public Compost Bins – 559 Langside Street.

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Plastic Free July | Green Action Centre. July 1 – july 31, 2020. Plastic Free July, a campaign that started in Australia but has now gained traction world-wide, challenges people to think about the plastic they use in their lives and take action to reduce it. This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the movement towards

a world

2021 CHALLENGE PRIZE LIST! Grand Prize. Any Winnipeg resident who logs their sustainable KMs during Commuter Challenge 2021 is eligible to win! The last day to enter KMs after the challenge is June 10th.. Grand Prize: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit ($1,000 value) *NEW* Essential Worker Prizes How to Win: Send a quick email to challenge@greenactioncentre.ca indicating that you’re an essential

worker.

STAFF | GREEN ACTION CENTRE Composting. Phone: (204) 925-3777 ext. 104. Lea started her journey with the Green Action Centre in 2011, as part of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. Her passion for food waste reduction led her to switch over to the Composting Program in April of 2019. BIKE PARKING PROGRAM Bike Parking Program. Green Action Centre Active and Safe Routes to School Program has partnered with the City of Winnipeg to increase opportunities for schools to access bike infrastructure so students (and staff) can bike to school. We are offering free bike racks and

bike cages to

VERMICOMPOST!

There are a number of locations in Manitoba where you can purchase what you need to get started: Nature’s Perfect Plant Food, Contact Mike Jaques (Sarto, MB) at 204-434-6887 or Jen Unwin (Winnipeg, MB) at 204-837-4190. Selkirk Manitoba – Contact Art at (204) 482-1244 or email acrane1950@gmail.com. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contact Sandra BIKE EVERYWHERE MONTH X CLEAN AIR DAY: 2021 RECAP Another Clean Air Day in the books! This year we had over 80 registrations, with a total of over 4000 kids that participated from 14 different towns and communities.June 2nd was a warm, sunny Wednesday to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The activity kit this year featured 13 different activities, games, and experiments to learn about air quality and sustainability, including an air HARVESTING & USING YOUR COMPOST Generally we recommend harvesting in the fall because if compost is used before it has fully mature, the microorganisms may rob the soil and plants of nitrogen in order to finish the process. Spreading your compost in the fall will ensure that by spring any LOG THOSE ACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRIPS ASAP! Get those active and sustainable trips & kilometres logged ASAP for this years Commuter Challenge! Log your kilometres here. The deadline to log your trips is June 10 to be eligible for prizes!. Any outdoor active or sustainable trips you took from May 30 – June 5th will Your Green Living Hub

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A ROUND UP OF SUMMER FUN! Take the pledge to get outside & active this summer! Enjoying the outdoors is great for your physical and mental health. Use our Challenge BINGO sheet for tons of activities and ideas to do that will contribute to your kilometres during the Commuter Challenge while also making a positive impact to your physical health and the environment!

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