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Tree of The Year 2023 Finalist: Cambridge
White OakCambridgeCambridge Sculpture Garden, Grand Ave. S. Age: approximately 140 years oldHeight: 21.25 m / 70 ft (including trunk below grade) Diameter at Breast Height: 109.25 cm / 43 in “It...
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Tree of The Year 2023 Finalist: Woolwich
White ElmWoolwich TownshipElmira Nature Reserve, South Field Drive and Union Street, Elmira Age: approximately 65 years oldHeight: 16.75-18.25 m / 55-60 ftDiameter at Breast Height: multiple trunks...
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Tree of The Year 2023 Finalist: Wilmot
Bur OakWilmot TownshipPeel Street at Church Street, New Hamburg Age: approximately 150 years oldHeight: 27.5-30.5 m / 90-100 ftDiameter at Breast Height: 136 cm / 53.5 in “The tree speaks for itself.”...
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Announcing My December Retirement
Dear Friends,I want to share the news that I will be retiring from Reep Green Solutions in December of this year. What an amazing ride it has been! Over the past 22 years, Reep has grown from a...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Gardening Waste
Gardening, a source of joy and respite for many, is not only a boon for mental well-being but also a treasure for the environment. If you’ve been following our blog, you’d know about the plethora of...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Construction & Renovation Waste
Can we achieve a completely zero-waste home renovation? Not yet, but we can all play a role in reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.The construction and renovation sectors produce a...
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Homeowner Sustainable Journey Spotlight: Anne and Andy
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View ArticleReep Green Solutions Welcomes New Executive Director
Mary Jane Patterson retires after 22 years of dedicated service, ushering in a new leadership era. REGION OF WATERLOO — Reep Green Solutions is entering a new era as they welcome their new Executive...
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The Urgent Call to Save the Greener Homes Grant Program
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How Neighbourwoods Addresses Knowledge Gaps in Urban Forestry Management
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Buzzing with Life: Celebrating Pollinator Week at Reep Green Solutions
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Habits of my friends who are accidentally saving the planet
Written by Reep Green Solutions blog contributor, Vismaya (Maya) Sreekumar. Maya is currently completing her Marketing Management degree at the University of Guelph. Alongside her academic pursuits,...
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Oral Hygiene: Innovations and Tips for a Greener Routine
Written by Reep Green Solutions blog contributor, Susan Fulop, a dentist based in Kitchener, Ontario, who is advocating for decreasing the dental industry’s carbon and plastic footprint. Susan is a...
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Low Waste and the Pet Industry
Pets can be a large portion of household carbon emissions. An average sized cat produces 310 kg of CO2 annually, and an average sized dog generates 770kg of CO2 annually (Large dogs up to 2500 kg of...
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8 Ways to Upcycle Plastic Trash
Plastic can be found in our everyday life and is something that’s difficult for us to escape. In fact, it’s become such a big problem that we don’t have a proper way of disposing of it.In a 2023...
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Tree of the Year 2024
The Tree of the Year award celebrates an extraordinary tree that holds deep significance in its community. Trees tell stories, support wildlife, and contribute to the health of our environment. They...
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Homeowner Sustainable Journey Spotlight: André and Barbara
We are excited to feature another proud homeowner who has upgraded their home to be more energy-efficient and better for the environment! André and Barbara shared their exciting journey with us when...
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Homeowner Sustainable Journey Spotlight: Justin
We are back again to feature yet another proud homeowner excited to share their experience of upgrading their home to be more Energy Efficient and better for the environment!Justin shared their...
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Are Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Worth the Investment?
Written by Reep Green Solutions blog contributor, Banushan Vipulan. Banushan is a volunteer with Reep Green Solutions and Master of Climate Change student at the University of Waterloo. He completed...
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Homeowner Sustainable Journey Spotlight: Jame
We are thrilled to showcase another proud homeowner who has upgraded their home to be more energy-efficient and better for the environment! Jame has shared their exciting journey with us as he made...
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