The City of Toronto is doing another survey to help shape waste diversion programs in the future. Until March 8th, staff are gathering public feedback on which actions to prioritise to reduce waste and improve waste diversion across Toronto. These actions are based on consultations from last spring.
TEA's Executive Director, Emmay Mah, and Board Chair, Kady Cowan, have a special message for TEA's supporters and allies.
Updated February 12, 2026
Toronto’s 2026 Budget is now approved, setting funding levels for everything from pothole filling to electric buses. So how does it stack up for the environment? Read on to find out.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Greener City Celebration! From our attendees, to our performers, to our sponsors, to our staff and volunteers who brought it all together, we could not have done this with out you!
TEA's 2024 Annual Report is here! Read the report, which includes wins and highlights from our campaigns, advocacy and community projects over the past year.
TEA's Greener City Celebration is an annual end-of-year event that brings together our community of supporters and collaborators for an evening of good fun, conversation, and entertainment. All funds raised from this event will help power TEA’s local campaigns and projects. Click here to buy tickets.
Updated December 23, 2025
Toronto City Council has made firm commitments to cut carbon emissions and protect us from climate change. These commitments were sparked by a massive public call to action and successful campaigns from TEA and allies.
A new bill from Premier Ford takes aim at many protections Torontonians hold dear - from tenant rights to bike lanes to green building requirements.
The City is looking for your thoughts on how to reduce single-use items (like cups, bags and disposable take out containers) – see our tips on what actions will have the biggest impact.
Last week, TEA spoke up about greenwashing and false claims at City Hall, and we’re glad to say that Councillors listened.
Updated December 22, 2025
On January 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will no longer have any role in residential recycling. If you're interested in how this might affect you, read our blog here. If you're interested in finding out why this happened, keep reading, we've laid it all out.
Updated December 22, 2025
You may have noticed new stickers on Toronto’s blue bins - it’s a sign of some important changes to the Blue Box happening across the province. (Unfortunately, it’s not going to be good.)
On a warm July evening, community members in Thorncliffe Park gathered for a guided tree walk.
City Council recently voted to bring litter-vaccuming across Toronto back in-house to public workers which is a victory for good green jobs, lower costs, and better environmental service.
Updated: March 3, 2026
The Toronto Environmental Alliance has released a new report on June 12, 2025, Kicking off with reusables: The opportunity of the FIFA World Cup 26™ for Canadian events, funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
UPDATE: On the afternoon of June 3, 2025, Doug Ford's government pushed through Bill 17.
Unfortunately, even though there have been significant concerns about the effect that this Bill would have on municipal environmental programs like the Toronto Green Standard for new buildings, the Ford government chose to fast track its approval. This meant that, unlike most Bills, the provincial government did not hold any committee meetings — which is where experts and stakeholders like the City of Toronto would usually make statements and deputations for staff to review.
The City of Toronto is seeking public input on Toronto's Long Term Waste Strategy. The survey asks about how best to reduce and divert waste (more on that below), which is great. Unfortunately, the City is also looking at false solutions, like ‘energy from waste’ incineration that will send Toronto backwards in terms of climate action, zero waste goals, and put human health at risk.
Investments in sustainability and green energy will not only protect Canadians from American tariffs, but they’ll put us on course for a more resilient future.
Why we must seize this moment to drive transformative change through local action.
Toronto is one of 15 host cities for the FIFA men’s World Cup in 2026, and our city is grappling with the costs and the opportunities such a mega event can bring.