Earth Month in Toronto: What’s being done for the environment?
The deputy mayor proclaimed April the Earth Month in Toronto. Learn more about what that means for the city, what it has been doing for the environment and what you can do to contribute.
Earth Day
Scarborough Earth Day events
Check the map for what’s happening in the community for Earth Day
Scarborough Town Centre first mall in North America to unveil ORCA Green Food Digester
The Scarborough Town Centre celebrates “Earth Day every day” and has always taken pride in being a “green” shopping mall. This year, they’re proving their green leader status by implementing an ORCA Green Food Digester, becoming the first business in North America to operate this machine.
How you can do your part this Earth Day
Every year on April 22, communities get together to clean up their neighbourhoods and participate in events that educate them on how to be kinder to the environment. But every day should be Earth Day, says Keith Treffry of Earth Day Canada. “After Mother’s Day is over you still love your mom the rest of the year,” he said.
Smaller is sometimes better
With Earth Day approaching, a lot of communities around the city are gearing up to clean up their neighbourhoods – for at least 20 minutes on any given day.
Malvern volunteers spring to action ahead of Earth Day
The sounds of birds chirping and the fresh spring breeze blowing through the city are greeting Scarborough residents seeking a fresh beginning ahead of the summer months. The first step for many looking to turn a new leaf is participating in the annual Earth Day spring cleaning.