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Community E-Waste Collection and Recycling Event
Community electronic-waste collection events across the Ottawa region, run with the Electronic Recycling Association.
Braiding Sweetgrass Educational Library Exhibit
A public library exhibit introducing Indigenous ecological knowledge, inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass.
Overbrook & Castle Heights Community Sustainability Plan (CSP)
A living plan addressing climate, food security, energy, waste, and design priorities for Overbrook & Castle Heights.
South March Highlands Ecological Eco-Tour Guidebook
A self-guided ecological tour and guidebook for the South March Highlands forest.
Glebe Community Sustainability Plan (CSP)
A living, resident-shaped sustainability plan for the Glebe, covering all ten Themes of Sustainability.
Work Carpools (Manor Park)
An online network connecting Manor Park neighbours who want to carpool to work.
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Cargo-Bikes Building & Rental Start-up
A community cargo-bike shop offering bike-building workshops and a rent-a-bike program for Lowertown.
Lowertown Urban Gardens
Community-run gardens on street sides, rooftops, and individual spaces across Lowertown.
Lowertown Recycling Promotion
Drop-off points and educational workshops to make recycling easier and more visible across Lowertown.
Community Sustainability Plans
Locally grounded plans for real outcomes.
Community E-Waste Collection and Recycling Event
Community electronic-waste collection events across the Ottawa region, run with the Electronic Recycling Association.
West Carleton Community Sustainability Plan (CSP)
A community-built sustainability plan for West Carleton, shaped through resident and stakeholder consultation.
Glebe Community Sustainability Plan (CSP)
A living, resident-shaped sustainability plan for the Glebe, covering all ten Themes of Sustainability.
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