Green Manitoba

ENERGY HOME

I Want to be GREEN

Tips:

þ "Green Registry" is a portal to climate change resources in Manitoba.

þ CBC’s “One Million Acts of Green” - Individuals can get involved and register their acts of green.

þ Environmentally-preferable products and services

I Want to Reduce Waste

Tips:

þ In Winnipeg, a great way to reduce waste is to use a blue box. Click here for information on what is accepted, and other questions about the program.

þ Another way to reduce household waste is to compost. Click here to read about Green Action Centre's Compost Action Project for backyard composting.

þ CFL Bulb Recycling Initiative

þ You can also receive your bills online through Canada Post's epost program.

þ Receive bank statements online. Call your local branch to find out more.

þ Sustainable tips that can help have a greenhouse gas emission free holiday season

þ Attach a "No Flyers Please" sticker to your mailbox. Canada Post's FAQ on how to avoid junk mail.

þ Red Dot Campaign

þ Canada Post's FAQ on how to avoid junk mail.

I Want to Save Energy

Tips:

þ Turning off lights when not in use is an easy way to get started. This tip and many more are found on Natural Resource Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency website.

þ Even more tips on making your home more energy efficient are found here.

Incentives:

þ Manitoba Hydro offers many incentives to make your home more energy efficient. Click here for the incentives and start saving!

þ Natural Resources Canada offers up to $5,000 in rebates to help improve your home's energy efficiency. Click here for information on the ecoENERGY grant program.

I Want to Conserve Water

Tips:

þ The Government of Manitoba has compiled a list of measures you can take to reduce water use and save on water bills.

þ According to Environment Canada, the average household uses water in the following fashion:

Toilet flushing - 30%
Showers and baths - 35%
Laundry - 20%
Kitchen and Drinking - 10%
Cleaning - 5%

þ So washrooms account for nearly two-thirds of water used! The more water we all save, the lower our water bills are, and the greater the benefit to the environment. These are two great incentives that will make a difference to all of us right away.

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No Flyer Stickers (French)