Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

 

 

 

Environmental Planning and Management

506.853.3525

enviro [at] moncton.ca (enviro[at]moncton[dot]ca) 

655 Main St., Moncton, NB E1C 1E8

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.