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• Vines Workshop

  Created: Thursday, 28 February 2013 10:39 Author: Terri Ste.Marie

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• Earth Hour 2012

  Created: Tuesday, 06 March 2012 12:04 Author: Terri Ste.Marie

  Earth Hour 2012 – Take Action Today!   On March 31st , from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., turn off your lights to participate in Earth Hour 2011. Organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), this international initiative inspires millions of people acro...

• World Water Day 2012!

  Created: Thursday, 09 February 2012 16:44 Author: Ashley White

  On Thursday, March 22 people all over the world will be taking some time to think about water and food security. It takes approximately 3000 litres of water a day to feed one individual person. The world water supply is depleting because of how much we ea...

• Job offers at Prevention NDG

  Created: Friday, 06 January 2012 14:27 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  There is currently 1 opening available with Prevention NDG. (Posting is listed in French only as the applicants MUST have strong French language skills).  Both positions require that the candidate be eligible for an Emploi Quebec work subsidy. An...

• New Years resolutions

  Created: Friday, 16 December 2011 16:18 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Make 2012 a Green Year!! Is having better environmental gestures a part of your New Year's resolutions? Maybe you've even considered starting to compost or to stop using toxic chemicals? Here are some ideas to inspire you: Start composting: The ...

• Bicycle anti-theft: The Number Project

  Created: Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:25 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Bicycle anti-theft:The Number Project Police station 26 and Tandem CDN/NDG are teaming up on a new project aimed at helping in the cases of lost or stolen bikes.  The Number Project involves engraving the bicycles with a number that will make it easier ...

• Grasscycling

  Created: Wednesday, 06 July 2011 13:53 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Do you have a lawn to maintain? As an alternative to using pesticides, think about grasscycling! What is grasscycling? Grasscycling refers to a process where you leave the grass clippings you just mowed on the lawn. These residues are an extremely effec...

• RECYC-FRIGO

  Created: Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:00 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Recycle your old fridge safely with:   RECYC-FRIGO    Do you have an old fridge that still works but you’d like to get rid of? In participating in the RECYC-FRIGO program, 95% of its materials will be recycled safely and you'll be helping ...

• Meatless Day - 20th March

  Created: Saturday, 19 March 2011 10:55 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  The Meatless Day is held every year on the 20th of March. Read this article (in french) to understand why it is important to act for a less " meatocratic " way of life. Vegetarianism is an option but maybe not be the solution for everybody. But don't f...

• Everybody Pitch In

  Created: Wednesday, 09 March 2011 18:29 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Everybody Pitch In Once again this spring, the Éco-quartier and the City of Montreal are throwing the Everybody Pitch In event on April 30th & May 1st. This day will be dedicated to cleaning NDG’s streets and alleyways, parks and schoolyards with th...

• Earth Day 2011

  Created: Saturday, 05 March 2011 11:37 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  April 21nd : Earth Day - beginning of the spring Come and celebrate Earth Day with us! Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd, to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy environment. This special day reminds us to get involved in the co...

• Have a natural winter - teaser

  Created: Thursday, 16 December 2010 16:41 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Have a natural winter ! It’s winter – cold outside, warm inside. We subject our bodies to brisk temperature changes.               It’s high season for germs, so we would like to offer you some suggestions, solutions and prev...

• Earth Grab Public Forum

  Created: Saturday, 13 November 2010 12:07 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Earth Grab - Farm leaders on the impacts of the corporate biomass-grab. Friday, November 26, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Jean Lesage Auditorium, Room B-2285 Jean-Brillant Building, 3200 Jean-Brillant Street University of Montreal Featuring: Iderle Brénus, l...

• 5th Recycling-Artists Eco Fair at the Biosphère

  Created: Thursday, 04 November 2010 16:06 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  5th Recycling-Artists Eco Fair at the Biosphère This great eco-friendly event invites you to discover 43 artists exposing useful and decorative objects; clothes, jewelery and accessories made out of recycled materials ! New this year : talks with the...

• Green Xmas & Holidays

  Created: Thursday, 28 October 2010 13:19 Author: Nikki Schiebel

  Check out our Holiday's Section to find out everything about how to go green this Holiday's and for Christmas. Also, all the information about our holiday's schedules and the collection's ones. ...

• A new recycling bin in NDG!

  Created: Thursday, 16 September 2010 18:00 Author: Nikki Schiebel

    Large recycling bins on wheels will be distributed to single family homes in NDG starting on September 22nd, 2010. Duplexes and triplexes will receive rolling bins later on during the fall season.   An information kit will be distributed with the b...