Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Environmental Planning and Management
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Earth Day Initiatives
How low can you go?
Here are some ways to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Driving
25% of your GHG's come from driving a vehicle.
- Walk, bike or take the bus instead of driving
- If you need a car, choose a more efficient vehicle:
- An electric vehicle (EV) is best. Access Federal iZEV and Plug-In NB EV incentives;
- A hybrid is also good;
- A compact car is more efficient than a large car or truck.
- Carpool with friends or co-workers
Heating
13% of your GHG's come from heating and cooling your home.
- Get a Home Energy Evaluation to see how to keep the heat in
- Learn about rebates, grants, and no-interest financing for home energy improvements. Access SaveEnergyNB and Canada Greener Homes Grant energy efficiency incentives.
- Consider installing a heat pump (mini-split)
Eating
10% of your GHG's come from eating meat and fish.
- Eat less meat, and more vegetable protein like beans, lentils and nuts
- If you do eat meat, choose lower-carbon meats like poultry, pork or fish instead of beef and lamb
- Avoid fragile, out-of-season foods that are transported by airplane
- Whatever you buy, eat it all! Households waste 8% of all food produced in Canada.
Flying
7% of your GHG's come from air travel.
- Take the train or the bus for short trips.
- Take direct flights wherever possible.
- Take vacations closer to home. (The Maritimes are kind of awesome!)
Buying
18% of your GHG's are from consumer goods, and over a third of that is from clothing.
- Avoid "fast fashion." Buy good-quality clothes that will last.
- Buy second-hand rather than new.
- Mend and repair existing items.