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Geo Dynamics NextEnergy

Geothermal Done Right

13 MacSteven Drive, Picton

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Buying “green” made easier by EcoLogo

Thu, Dec 1st - 8:45am

Founded in 1988 by the Government of Canada but now recognized world-wide, EcoLogoTM is North America’s largest, most respected environmental standard and certification mark. EcoLogo provides customers – public, corporate...

How to save on household water use

Mon, Oct 31st - 9:33am

With hard water, more chemicals and detergents are needed for cleaning. That means increased costs for detergents and more wastewater with impurities going to the sewer. That is not good...

How to green your investment$

Fri, Oct 28th - 8:48pm

During the past few years, the business world has awakened to the concept that “green,” meaning environmentally conscious, and “green,” meaning financially lucrative, are not mutually exclusive. But how can...

How to save gasoline (to save money)

Fri, Oct 28th - 7:05pm

* Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity. * Consider telecommuting if you live far...

How to save water (to save money)

Fri, Oct 28th - 7:04pm

* Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too. * Install a low-flow showerhead. They don’t cost much, and the water and energy...

How to save energy (to save money)

Fri, Oct 28th - 7:01pm

* Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs. * Install compact fluorescent light...

Electronics drop-off continues in Picton

Sun, Oct 23rd - 10:13am

It’s your last chance to get rid of your old electronics before the snow hits. The Picton Kinsmen Club along with a number of other groups… in association with the Ontario...

what is green quinte?

Green Quinte is your guide to everything that is eco-friendly, energy-saving and sustainable throughout the entire Quinte region including Belleville, Prince Edward County, Quinte West and beyond.

green guide

a directory of everything green in Quinte

Cherryvale Organic Farm
local, organic, sustainable
1927 County Road 10, Picton
See them in the Green Guide