By Natalie Stephenson, Hub Coordinator of Green Economy Peterborough, a project of GreenUP Organizations across Peterborough, Canada, and the world are recognizing that growth is neither profitable nor sustainable if it fails to include a plan for climate action. “Climate change and the transition to low-carbon growth will have profound impacts on virtually every sector […]

The Zero Waste Feature for April 2021 is the ever-iconic 80s hair accessory, the scrunchie, made by Peterborough legend, Keetarella! These sweet and useful hair ties are made using the off-cuts from Keetarella’s larger handmade creations. This is a brilliant way to redirect fabric waste and keep it out of the landfill! You can use […]

By Leif Einarson, Communications Manager at GreenUP If you are privileged enough to have a yard or garden, you are probably eager to tidy it up now that spring is here. It may be hard to wait, but treading lightly during early spring is a win-win. “We should hold off on garden work until late […]

By Heather Ray, Director of Programs at GreenUP  Every year on March 22 we celebrate World Water Day, a day aimed at advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6: ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The truth is, every day we should celebrate and appreciate and protect water. Many […]

  Please download the PDF below for full details and application instructions. Position Background: GreenUP has been a model for community-based environmental sustainability nation-wide with our exemplary reputation for being knowledgeable, professional, and accessible. The Communications Coordinator position supports the organization to increase the visibility, community awareness, and engagement of GreenUP programs and services. This […]

Today GreenUP joins all of Canada as we mark March 11 as a National Day of Observance commemorating those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and those essential workers who have been on the front lines of this pandemic.⁠ ⁠ Today we also pause to reflect upon how the COVID-19 crisis – like the […]

Please download the PDF below for full details and application instructions. Position Background: The Environmental Education and Landscape Support Staff positions will directly support the site management of GreenUP Ecology Park during the 2021 season. GreenUP Ecology Park is an ecologically significant urban sanctuary that is home to beautiful demonstration gardens, a native plant and […]

In recognition of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day on March 8, this month’s Zero Waste Feature is Garden of Eden’s Reusable Menstrual Pads. Handmade by Maureen Brand of Buckhorn, Ontario, these washable pads are made with layers of soft cotton flannel, a PUL waterproof barrier, and durable snap closures. Maureen offers a complete […]

By Laura Keresztesi, NeighbourPLAN Coordinator at GreenUP International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 each year. The theme for 2021 is “Choose to Challenge.” Join me as I choose to challenge gender bias in how cities have conventionally been designed. Many cities have been designed by urban planners who identify as men for residents […]

By Heather Ray, Manager of Water Programs at GreenUP Trees and water provide an example of a truly reciprocal relationship where both give and receive. This relationship between trees and water also provides an example of our own human relationships and of relationships threatened by climate change. While it varies by species, live trees are […]