| Canada has a number of world-recognized clean and | | | | Ottawa council invests $7.9 million each year in |
| green cities. Its major cities pride themselves on | | | | cleaning up litter - that's a lotta cash! Ottawa council |
| efficient waste management services, | | | | also recognizes the importance of keeping cars off |
| enviro-educational programs and community spirit. | | | | the road by encouraging people to skate to work in |
| The cities offer the green and blue bin solutions to | | | | the winter. |
| ensure waste is managed. Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, | | | | Montreal - A city under clear skies. Recognizing the |
| Vancouver and Toronto are considered the cleanest | | | | importance of clear skies, Montreal has implemented |
| cities in Canada. | | | | a significant smog-reduction program. The program is |
| Calgary - The railway of the future. Calgary may be | | | | largely aimed at motorists and encourages them to |
| known for its natural resources, but its Light Rail | | | | leave their cars at home, or to make changes to the |
| Transportation system sets it apart from its other | | | | way they drive in order to positively affect the air |
| Canadian cousins. A well-planned, grid-like structure, | | | | environment. They also encourage residents to make |
| the system is compact and environmentally friendly. | | | | their homes energy efficient by reducing the |
| Though residents are actively encouraged to recycle, | | | | unnecessary use of appliances, using fluorescent |
| Calgary's innovative waste management program has | | | | lights, and reducing the use of toxic chemicals. |
| been implemented to sort biodegradable and | | | | Vancouver - a green leader Vancouver is one of the |
| recyclable material that people may have missed. | | | | few Canadian cities without a major freeway running |
| Such conscientious action by the council has led to | | | | within its CBD. It is famously regarded for its green |
| the creation of the Clean Calgary Association, which | | | | ethos, as it encourages its roof-top gardens and use |
| aims to instill a green ethos in the city's residents. | | | | of public transport. In February 2009 mayor Gregor |
| Interested participants can attend environmental | | | | Robertson launched rebates on car share initiatives |
| education workshops, which provide excellent | | | | and sustainable commuting in an effort to make |
| networking opportunities to strengthen business and | | | | Vancouver the greenest city in the world. We salute |
| community relationships. Phone 403-230-1443 ext. 222 | | | | you Vancouver. |
| to register. | | | | Toronto - Clean Canada in 2010. Recent industrial |
| What makes Calgary the cleanest city in Canada? | | | | action has forced Toronto residents to carefully |
| Residents are given the impetus to act locally while | | | | consider their waste management plans. Undeterred |
| thinking globally; that is, they are encouraged to | | | | by the recent strikes, the city will be in the national |
| spread the eco-message further afield. | | | | spotlight in 2010 when it hosts the Clean Canada |
| Ottawa - A world leader in Spring Cleaning More than | | | | expo. The expo will feature a wide variety of |
| 65,000 Ottawa residents joined forces to make | | | | exhibitors offering waste and green solutions for |
| Spring Cleaning the Capital 2009 the most successful | | | | businesses and homes. |
| campaign to-date! Earlier this year community | | | | Toronto encourages its residents to compost, |
| volunteers united to clean up 1,000 of Ottawa's | | | | providing them with extensive training in how to |
| parks, roadways and green spaces. Participants | | | | effectively reduce household waste. The city also |
| helped collect almost 112,500kg of waste from these | | | | offers the Green and Blue Bin solutions to ensure all |
| areas, restoring them to near pristine condition. | | | | waste is effectively managed. |