COMMUNITY PARTNERS
These generous partners from the local community and beyond have contributed to the success of WGSI and the Equinox Summit. They have also demonstrated a commitment to the environment and promoting safe environmental practices and sustainability. WGSI thanks them for their support and efforts in raising public awareness of environmental issues and scientific literacy as well as encouraging positive action within the community.
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| From April 26 to 28, 2011 the Second Annual Canadian Cleantech Summit will be held in Ottawa where 300 leaders of the cleantech industry in Canada will gather. Visit canadiancleantechsummit.com to find several opportunities to benefit from the largest gathering of cleantech expertise in Canada. |
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| Climate and Biodiversity Nexus (CBNex) is a platform that connects climate change and biodiversity sector experts and organizations around the world. Through this powerful connection, CBNex users can share quality content , ideas and opportunities; and market their projects and services to an international and multidisciplinary network of professionals and partners in this field. |
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Greening Sacred Spaces Waterloo/Wellington/Dufferin works with faith communities to create an environmentally-friendly place of worship, educate members about environmental issues, plan environmental events and eco-friendly projects. Joining this free network gives faith communities access to free resources including environmental workshop outlines, do-it-yourself energy and waste audits, and information on free programs such as networking/training meetings, events and other issues pertinent to faith communities. To join the GSS Network, email [email protected] or call 519-747-5139. |
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| THEMUSEUM is a not for profit organization in Waterloo Region that scans the globe for fresh cultural content and uses it to stage experiences that stimulate transformative connections. THEMUSEUM has a living wall, zero-footprint calculator and recycling station to educate kids and adults alike on environmental issues. Our next exhibit Animal Grossology is the “grossest, most entertaining and educational exhibit you’ve ever seen”. |
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| REEP Green Solutions is an environmental, non-profit organization empowering our community towards healthier homes and sustainable living. REEP provides the services, tools, and programs people need to use energy and water wisely. Tours and Workshops at REEP House for Sustainable Living: Visit our super-insulated, water-wise, century brick education centre at 20 Mill Street, Kitchener. Register online for one of our weekly expert-led tours, or contact us to arrange a custom-built experience for your group. Click here to learn more about our tours. |
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| Sustainable Waterloois a not-for-profit that advances the environmental sustainability of organizations across Waterloo Region through collaboration. The current work of Sustainable Waterloo is focused on the Regional Carbon Initiative, which facilitates voluntary target-setting and reductions of carbon emissions by organizations across Waterloo Region. Click here for upcoming events. |
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| As part of a global network of Transition Town Initiatives, Transition Guelph’s goal is to prepare our community for a lower-energy future in response to the challenges presented by Peak Oil, accelerating Climate Change and environmental destruction, their destabilizing impact on the global economy, and resultant economic contraction. Our focus is on making communities sustainable and resilient through the re-localization of essential resources, public infrastructure and food systems, and emphasizing a shift toward more local, clean, renewable energy. |
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| Words Worth Books is a full service general bookstore that has been a community fixture in Waterloo, Ontario, since 1984. In early 2007 Words Worth switched electricity providers to Bullfrog Power, Ontario’s first 100% green electricity retailer. Their plastic bags are biodegradable, and they have converted their lighting to a more efficient ballast and tube system. |
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If you or your organization would like to work with Waterloo Global Science Initiative to engage the public and increase awareness of the Equinox Summit and sustainable energy issues please contact Mike at [email protected] or 519 569 7600 ext. 5382 |
