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Students awarded 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarships

Mon, Apr 23rd - 2:49pm

If Canada is to have a green future, bright and energetic young Canadians who are passionate about the environment must lead the way. In partnership with Earth Day Canada, Toyota...

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship winners to be announced

Sat, Apr 21st - 10:54am

Since 2003, the Toyota Earth Day Scholarships have been rewarding and encouraging environmental commitment and action, inspiring young Canadian students to choose academic and career paths that will foster environment...

How climate change could drive extinction

Tue, Jan 3rd - 9:45am

We are the products of our environment — and that goes for egrets and elephants as much as human beings. The history of all life on this planet has been...

New year’s resolutions that really matter

Thu, Dec 15th - 4:19pm

There’s just something about New Year’s resolutions, isn’t there? In July, it all seems overrated or pointless. No one is thinking about their top New Year’s resolutions; we’re all just getting...

EU says climate pact not enough

Tue, Nov 29th - 8:49am

(Reuters) – The world needs a far more ambitious plan to cut emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases than the Kyoto Protocol, European Union climate negotiators said on Monday, calling for...

Quinte West looking for Green Energy Act input

Tue, Nov 22nd - 6:09pm

Quinte West is open to green energy… they just want some control over it. Council heard last night (MON) from a concerned citizen’s group about a proposed solar panel installation in...

Trees to be planted in Brighton

Tue, Nov 22nd - 6:06pm

A Brighton area developer will be planting some trees after a decision by Brighton council last night. Several trees were cut down on municipal property beside a building lot owned by...

Canada boosts protection of polar bears

Wed, Nov 16th - 3:36pm

Canada’s environment minister on Thursday listed the polar bear as a species of “special concern,” requiring a new strategy to protect the iconic animal to be unveiled within three years. “Canada...

How to safely get rid of electronics

Fri, Oct 28th - 7:17pm

* Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible. * Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is...

How to think “green” before you buy

Fri, Oct 28th - 7:13pm

* Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you’ve just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down...

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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

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Geothermal Done Right
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