Testing our Lowertown waters
By Mark Gerlich and Sandra Milton When you dip your toes into the water at Bordeleau Park or at the Ottawa Rowing Club, do you wonder about the water quality? We were among the volunteers collecting water samples for the Ottawa Riverkeepers who work to protect, promote, and improve the ecological health of our rivers….
Residents of Lowertown can soon opt for reusable containers for takeaway meals
By Circular Innovation Council The Circular Innovation Council, a national environmental not-for-profit organization, is excited to announce the launch of Reuse Ottawa. It’s an innovative opportunity for Ottawans to help reduce single-use plastic waste by choosing reusable containers for their takeaway food at participating grocery stores and restaurants. Participating in Reuse is easy! Reuse Ottawa’s…
A Schoolyard Transformed
By Envirocentre There’s something new and exciting at York Street Public School this fall. After a year’s worth of work, the students have a transformed the outdoor schoolyard that now includes a Tiny Forest, a green fence line, a student-created mural, and an outdoor classroom and seating area. In October 2023, York Street Public School…
Using our stuff for longer – ways to share, reuse, repair in Lowertown
By Caitlin Perry Did you know October is Circular Economy Month? It’s a public awareness campaign that educates Canadians about circular economy and how you can reduce waste, save money, build community, and take action on climate change. A previous article in this issue of the Echo focused on how you can reduce plastic waste…
Les résidents de la basse-ville peuvent opter bientôt pour des contenants réutilisables pour leurs repas à emporter
Par Conseil de l’innovation circulaire Le Conseil de l’innovation circulaire, un organisme environnemental national à but non lucratif, est heureux d’annoncer le lancement de Réemploi Ottawa. Cette initiative innovante permet aux Ottaviens de contribuer à la réduction des déchets plastiques à usage unique en optant pour des contenants réutilisables pour leurs repas à emporter dans…
Testing the waters of Lowertown
By Sandra Milton When you dip your toes into the water at Bordeleau Park or at the Ottawa Rowing Club, do you wonder about the water quality? Lowertown has no beaches, but it does have two fabulous rivers – the Rideau and the Ottawa – at its borders and people flock to them in the…