Mapping Communities for Inclusive Impact 
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by Lisa Truong
1M ago
Fostering equity and inclusion is a top priority for Reep Green Solutions. Reep, through its Equity Committee, is taking steps to begin to understand the communities we serve and to make our services more equitable and accessible. One significant step towards this commitment is our current initiative to map communities, ensuring that our programs and services reach every corner of Waterloo Region and our surrounding areas.  Rain Garden Tour in Kortright Hills neighbourhood in Guelph, Ontario. Exploring Our Landscape:   We wanted to understand where our programs were making a ..read more
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The Urgent Call to Save the Greener Homes Grant Program
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by Lisa Truong
2M ago
Since the launch of the Federal Greener Homes Grant Initiative in 2021, people in our community have been leaders in the fight against climate change by upgrading their homes with new insulation, heat pumps, windows, and solar panels. Reep Green Solutions’ Registered Energy Advisors assisted homeowners with 2,175 EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluations, including both initial assessments and follow-ups. We’ve successfully helped homeowners save an average of 1,094 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year after they followed our recommendations to make 1,128 energy efficiency upgrades. &n ..read more
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Reep Green Solutions Welcomes New Executive Director 
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by Reep Green Solutions
4M ago
Mary Jane Patterson retires after 22 years of dedicated service, ushering in a new leadership era.  REGION OF WATERLOO — Reep Green Solutions is entering a new era as they welcome their new Executive Director.​     ​​   ​Taking the helm is ​​Patrick Gilbride, a passionate and dedicated Reep staff member for more than 11 years. Most recently serving as Associate Director and Manager, Green Infrastructure, Patrick is well-positioned to step into the Executive Director position and maintain the strong and collaborative culture of Reep both within the organization an ..read more
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Homeowner Sustainable Journey Spotlight: Anne and Andy
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by Lisa Truong
5M ago
Anne and Andy’s journey with Reep Green Solutions began almost 10 years ago. Their home in Ayr, Ontario, was “drafty, energy bills were high, and it was time to invest in better quality products for the long haul.” “We chose Reep because it is an ethically driven organization which cares about our environment and was not out to “sell us” anything but a list of projects we could complete to make our home and pocketbook happier!”   They had their first energy evaluation with Reep back in 2004 to take advantage of the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program. Reep recommended several areas to i ..read more
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How to Reduce Construction & Renovation Waste
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by Leah Lasani
5M ago
Can we achieve a completely zero-waste home renovation? Not yet, but we can all play a role in reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. The construction and renovation sectors produce a substantial amount of waste, with much of it ending up in landfills. A clear sign of this issue is evident when you drive through neighborhoods and notice dump bins in driveways filled to the brim. What’s more, many items thrown away, such as wood, piping, fixtures, and stone, could still be used or repurposed. Beyond just the visible bins, there’s waste generated before and after construction t ..read more
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How to Reduce Gardening Waste  
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by Rebecca Robinson
5M ago
Gardening, a source of joy and respite for many, is not only a boon for mental well-being but also a treasure for the environment. If you’ve been following our blog, you’d know about the plethora of benefits that gardens bring to both people and wildlife:  Unlock The Hidden Potential of Your Backyard Pollinator Profiles: Creating a Pollinator-Friendly World  Plants Make Us Happy | Simple, Sustainable Gardening Tips From A Landscape Designer At Home  However, there’s an underside to this picture—gardening waste.  But, worry not.  There are a few tips to keep in mind ..read more
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Tree of The Year 2023 Finalist: Wilmot
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by Reep Green Solutions
8M ago
Bur Oak Wilmot Township Peel Street at Church Street, New Hamburg Age: approximately 150 years old Height: 27.5-30.5 m / 90-100 ft D.B.H.: 136 cm / 53.5 in “The tree speaks for itself.”  Asked what he thinks of the big bur oak growing on his front lawn, Marcus Beu is deferential. Indeed, were the tree inclined to speak, it’s difficult to imagine anyone putting words in its mouth. It is so big, other mature trees are growing underneath it, with room to spare. It easily, entirely shades Marcus’s two-storey house. It is colossal. As the main stewards of this oak, the Beus take their ..read more
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Tree of The Year 2023 Finalist: Cambridge
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by Reep Green Solutions
8M ago
White Oak Cambridge Cambridge Sculpture Garden, Grand Ave. S. Age: approximately 140 years old Height: 21.25 m / 70 ft (including trunk below grade) D.B.H.: 109.25 cm / 43 in “It survived,” says Judy Welsh. “That’s why it was designated. Not because of its age or size. Because it survived.”  Indeed, the remarkable 140-year-old white oak growing on a lush, narrow strip of green between Grand Avenue and the Grand River in Cambridge overcame discouraging odds simply to have remained standing, let alone to have earned an Ontario Heritage Act heritage designation, usually reserved for ..read more
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Tree of The Year 2023 Finalist: Waterloo
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by Reep Green Solutions
8M ago
Bur Oak Waterloo Waterloo Public Library, Main Library, Albert Street Age: approximately 120-130 years old Height: 23-24.5 m / 75-80 ft D.B.H.: 127 cm / 50 in “It’s got grandeur. . . .” Sharon Woodley of the Uptown Tree Coalition is referring to a broadly-spreading, solitary oak next to the Albert Street parking lot at the Waterloo Public Library. The Coalition, which she and a few other Waterloo residents established in 2021 to champion the urban forest in the city core, has nominated it for Tree of the Year 2023. “We had to nominate it. Everyone in the neighbourhood loves it.” And ..read more
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Tree of the Year 2023 Finalist: Kitchener
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by Reep Green Solutions
8M ago
Weeping Willow Kitchener Rockway Gardens, Floral Crescent Age: approximately 100 years old Height: 15.25-16.75 m / 50-55 ft D.B.H.: 118 cm / 46.5 in “It’s the grandmother of trees at the park here, and everyone treats it with respect. . . . It was here before the Gardens started.”  Maryanne Weiler is walking through Kitchener’s botanical garden, urban arboretum and pleasure ground all in one: Rockway Gardens. The tree she is talking about is the giant weeping willow standing sentinel, along with dozens of other trees, on the crest of a natural rise that edges these seven acres ..read more
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