The Sharing (Circular) Economy

Hello Community! All of us from the Mount Pleasant Green Initiatives Committee hope you have been enjoying some sun, relaxation and time with loved ones so far this summer. This month the GIC wants to talk a little bit about sharing economy and why it is so important to a sustainable lifestyle and how we […]

Sustainable Summer in the City

Summer vacation is just around the corner everyone!  The Mount Pleasant Green Initiatives Committee wants to provide you with some tips on how to have a great sustainable and green summer.  It looks like it will be another year of sticking it close to home for our vacation time. Luckily there is so much to […]

Sustainable Gardening Tips & More

Grab your gardening gloves and trowel, it’s time to dig into the upcoming gardening season. There is so much benefit from having your own garden whether it be in your own backyard or through a community plot. Not only is it a fun and relaxing pastime – growing your own food or even just planting […]

Green Initiatives Committee Survey Results

We asked and you answered! The results from our GIC survey that was launched in January are in and we would like to share them. We would also like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone that took the time to answer the questions and provide us with valuable feedback.  Now onto the results! […]

Green Spring Cleaning Tips

Pretty soon the snow will be melting, flowers will be blooming and the birds will be chirping. Spring is nearly here! While spring brings the promise of brighter days and many exciting activities, there is always that pesky task we like to call Spring Cleaning.  Not to worry though, The Green Initiatives Committee is here […]

Balmoral Circus Traffic Calming

Winter always brings plenty of time indoors and driving to and from where we need to be. However, with spring (hopefully) just around the corner, thoughts can turn towards enjoying the fresh air with bike rides and leisurely walks while going out and about. Did you know that green transportation is one of the Green […]