Clean Air Foundation - An organization that focuses on programs and initiatives to improve air quality.
Greenest City - Instead of driving your kids to school, join a "walking school bus" by contacting Greenest City's Active and Safe Routes to School program at 416-922-7626 or 1-866-588-0788 or visit their website.
Ontario Clean Air Alliance - A multi-stakeholder coalition of organizations whose goal is to achieve a complete phase-out of coal-fired power plants by Ontario Power Generation by 2010 or sooner.
Pollution Probe - An environmental organization that researches, educates and advocates for environmental problems.
Ontario Lung Association - A voluntary, not-for-profit health promotion organization that is concerned with the prevention and control of asthma, chronic lung disease caused by smoking and with air quality and its affect on lung health.
Programs and services that improve air quality
AutoShare - A car sharing service that offers members 24 hour access to cars stationed around Toronto. An alternative to owning a car for personal use. Contact AutoShare at 416-340-7888.
Auto$mart - A Natural Resources Canada program that provides tips on how to buy, drive and maintain your car and save money, energy and the environment.
Car Heaven - Removes your older, high polluting vehicle from the road. You are given a free tow and a minimum $60 charitable receipt for your donated vehicle. Your car is recycled and the proceeds from the sale of its parts support worthy charities.
Carpooling - If you are interested in carpooling and want to find other people in your area visit the below websites for an on-line carpool matching service.
Conservation Peel - This site provides information about Peel’s many conservation programs and services. The site also includes an easy-to-use interactive house that is filled with conservation tips for homeowners inside and outside their home. Conservation Peel is organized into four environmental categories: earth, air, water and energy . Each category directly links the user to the related Peel conservation program. Whether it’s learning how to conserve water or recycle household waste, Conservation Peel provides residents with simple, everyday steps they can take to improve their home’s efficiency, reduce their utility bills and help lighten their impact on the environment
Energy-Efficient Products - Look for the Energy Star logo when purchasing new appliances. To view a list of energy saving items, visit their website.
Green$aver - Energy saving solutions for your home such as basement to attic energy audits, a detailed report including energy saving recommendations and services to help plan and carry out retrofit work on your home.
Keep Cool (May 29th-June 13th, 2004) - Run by the Clean Air Foundation, Keep Cool is Canada's only room air conditioner exchange program. Bring in your old room air conditioner to municipal locations and get up to $50 off the purchase of a new ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioner.
Mow Down Pollution> - Remove your older, high-polluting gasoline lawnmower. Bring it to particular Home Depot locations on specified dates to receive a rebate on the purchase of a cleaner electric or push power mower.
20/20 The Way to Clean Air - Peel Health invites you to take action to reduce air pollution in your community by participating in 20/20 The Way to Clean Air. Peel Health is working with other health units across the Greater Toronto Area to bring you resources to help reduce your home energy use and vehicle use by 20 percent.
By participating in the 20/20 program, you will save energy dollars.
Obtain your free copy of the 20/20 Planner - a practical step-by-step guide to reducing energy at home and on the road.
Region of Peel Water and Wastewater Division - Information on how to reduce water and energy consumption in the home through efficient appliances, Waterwise Garden books, water efficiency kits and more!! Or call 905-791-7800, ext. 4409
20/20 The Way to Clean Air - Peel Health invites you to take action to reduce air pollution in your community by participating in 20/20 The Way to Clean Air. Peel Health is working with other health units across the Greater Toronto Area to bring you resources to help reduce your home energy use and vehicle use by 20 percent.
