CLEAR FILTERS
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To cut pollution threatening fish and groundwater, the Municipality of the District of Argyle updated sewage-treatment facilities in the seaside village of West Pubnico with screens and ultraviolet light that disinfects effluent before releasing it into Lobster Bay.
- Sustainability
- Water
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To find further ways to conserve its finite groundwater resources, the City of Guelph studied a residential greywater reuse system that flushes residential toilets with water from showers and baths.
- Sustainability
- Water
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Dieppe has conducted a feasibility study with a view to building a fire station.
- Energy
- Sustainability
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The Municipality of the District of Shelburne studied the feasibility of renovating its 1902 administration building versus building a new one on a different site.
- Energy
- Sustainability
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The new town hall in Sackville, New Brunswick, houses fire, police, municipal services and council chambers in a single energy-efficient facility.
- Energy
- Sustainability
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A provincial pioneer in sustainable development, the City of Sorel-Tracy built its first energy efficient building, the new headquarters for its fire department.
- Energy
- Sustainability
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To save money, cut energy use, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Peace River Regional District and four adjoining municipalities collectively developed plans to promote renewable-resource power and heating systems, as well as energy-efficient land use, waste disposal, travel and construction practices.
- Energy
- Sustainability
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Discover practical and cost-effective sustainability solutions for your community
Many of today's innovative best practices in sustainability seemed radical just 10 years ago.
- Sustainability