GreenUP has now entered its 25th year as Peterborough’s local resource for environmentally healthy and sustainable action in our community. In that time, GreenUP has grown to become central and eastern Ontario’s leading organization focused on issues of environmental education, sustainability, and stewardship. For 25 years, GreenUP has been active in the city and county of […]

2017 is GreenUP’s 25th year! For each of those 25 years, GreenUP has been offering opportunities for learning, skill-building, and environmental action in our community. Over that time, the landscape has shifted dramatically, but with generous community support from volunteers, donors, and funders, GreenUP has been able to continue developing innovative, relevant, and diverse programs […]

Congratulations to GreenUP Executive Director, Brianna Salmon for being awarded one of the 4 under 40 awards at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Business Excellence Awards on October 19th. The ‘4-under-40’ awards recognize individuals in the Peterborough community who are under the age of 40 and who are making their mark in the Peterborough-area. Recipients have shown that […]

By Jenn McCallum, GreenUP Coordinator of Water Education Programs What is colourless and odourless, has a powerful erosive force, and is essential for all life? If you answered ‘water’, then you are correct. Water also makes up about 50-75% of the human body, depending on age, sex, and body fat and muscle composition. Human lungs […]

This year, the GreenUP Store sold 160 rain barrels with $3500 of subsidies given out by the Peterborough Utilities Group. $25 subsidies went to PUG customers to help encourage re-use of rainwater and the reduction of municipal water for use for gardens and lawns. Those of you who used a rain barrel this past summer […]

By Jaime Akiyama, GreenUP Coordinator, Transportation & Urban Design Programs The first few weeks of school have flown by and now students are settling down into new routines. This is a perfect time to establish active modes of transportation into your family’s daily lives. Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough is again encouraging students […]

By Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist Trees are well known for improving air quality, providing wildlife habitat, growing food, and increasing property value. Their ability to combat climate change, reduce energy needs, and improve physical and psychological health is clear. Why not plant a tree this fall? Autumn is the best time to […]

Trading in four wheels for two By Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications and Marketing Specialist If you keep your eyes on the newly painted bike lanes on George Street, you may notice some interesting bicycles rolling along beside you. More citizens are looking for alternative ways to travel to work and get the kids to soccer […]

by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist The next time you reach for your favourite thirst-quenching lemonade or soda, take a peek at the nutritional label and see how much sugar has been added. Many popular brands of pop and juice contain upwards of 40 grams of sugar per serving! Beverages that are sweetened […]

By Amy Bowen, GreenUP Communications Intern In the coming weeks, families will be settling into the familiar back to school routine. Returning to school is most often a time when new goals are set, and when new school supplies are purchased. This year, GreenUP is encouraging students and families to consider how they can incorporate […]