The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it — Robert Swan
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Winner: Chef Jude Chef Jude's garden uses every inch of space, but still has room for you to sit and admire. It also provides beans, cukes, tomatoes and corn!Click to see more Runner-up: Kathryn Kathryn's garden shows how important a small greenspace can be. And no matter how small, it can also provide something for the dinner table! Read Kathryn's reflections on her garden, below.Click to see more The judgesJane MarieAudeSharonKathryn's Garden This is my balcony garden. It makes me very...
Niki Andre on affordable housing
Still confused about the definitions of affordable and attainable housing? You're not alone. In this interview with on Stratford Today, Niki Andre of SAHA explains to Peter Maranger why a Community Land Trust is the best solution for fair housing.
CFUW guide to freedom from plastics
The Stratford chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women has written a guide for drastically reducing the use of plastics. Produced initially for Earth Month, the guide is thoughtfully set out to show alternatives to plastics use. Read/download the guide here
Getting started with heat pumps
This video answers questions for those who are starting out their heat pump homework.The Canadian Climate Institute has created this handy tool to help you compare the cost of heat pumps to other home heating and cooling options in five cities across Canada. You can learn more in their report, Heat Pumps Pay Off: Unlocking lower-cost heating and cooling in Canada. Click on the image to get started.