Greenworks

April 19, 2008
Brahms residents work in concert for savings Teamwork saves energy, funds bike club and helps neighbours get to know one another.
April 25, 2008
Recycling can be fun! Toronto Community Housing, with the support of the Toronto District School Board, recently launched an Environmental Education pilot program for the Grade 5 students at Nelson Mandela, Lord Dufferin, Sprucecourt and Regent Park/Duke of York Public Schools.
April 23, 2008
Regent Park Goes Green Community Energy System will slash energy use, greenhouse gas emissions
Maintenance Tips

Heating and Cooling Tips

  • Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense.
  • Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable in the winter and as high as is comfortable in the summer.
Toronto Community Housing Nominated for Green Toronto Award

The City of Toronto has announced that Toronto Community Housing is among 33 finalists nominated for one of 11 Green Toronto Awards.

March 19, 2008
Toronto Community Housing Supports Earth Hour On March 29, 2008, cities across Canada, and around the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour. Toronto Community Housing is encouraging tenants and staff to support this initiative and help raise awareness about climate change.
January 6, 2008
Toronto Community Housing leads green push Recycling and energy savings at forefront
Green Plan Policy

Toronto Community Housing is committed to being an environmental leader and requires all contractors and suppliers to contribute to the success of environmental initiatives as a requirement in their contract from the time they are retained until the contract is completed.

My Community Recycles One of the key strategies of Toronto Community Housing’s Green Works program is to increase recycling in our communities.  This has also become a key priority for the City of Toronto, with Council recently approving a plan to increase diversion in the City to 70% by 2010. Toronto Community Housing has been developing resources to support tenants and community staff efforts to improve recycling in their communities.
Toronto Community Housing Staff Get Trained in Green

Toronto Community Housing staff will have green elements built into their community training plan courses. Green training covers topics such as:

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