Find out how TEA talked trash this week and accept our invitation to the craziest greenwashing event of the year - Ecobunk!
In this issue, learn how TEA is taking action to rid Toronto's air of cancer-causing pollution and actions you can take for Waste Reduction Week!
Ever wonder what chemicals are used to get the grit out of 'dry clean only' clothing? Truth is, many dry cleaners in Toronto use an old school toxic substance called 'perc' to remove stains.
In this issue, read about the dirty truths of dry cleaning, climate change and your garbage and help us with some exciting new TEA projects!
In 2013, Ashford Cleaners was convicted and fined $60,000 for mishandling 'perc', a toxic substance with known health and environmental risks.
TEA has been working with community partners to promote protected green spaces, talk about public transit, and work on a provincial policy that will change the way you look at trash forever!
As summer comes to a close and a new school year begins, TEA is saying good-bye to eight amazing summer students and blushing from an award nomination!
In 2013, the City of Toronto began developing a Long Term Waste Plan to deal with our waste in the next 30-50 years. TEA spoke with Councillors and urged them to modify the staff recommendations to include more focus on reducing our waste, not just disposing of it.
July 2013 Update:
Toronto City Council voted to develop a Long Term Waste Management Strategy in July 2013.
Monday’s extreme weather was a record-breaker for Toronto and a stark reminder of what climate change will bring to Toronto on a regular basis.
The ChemTRAC program has released Phase 2 Data on the use and release of 25 priority toxic substances across Toronto.
Climate change, more green bins and more bags
The City of Toronto set a target of diverting (reducing, reusing, recycling or composting) 70% of our waste from disposal by 2010. That target was missed and today, in 2014, we're stuck at just over 50% waste diversion.
In this issue: Waste, TEA's 25th Anniversary and Dinner with Olivia Chow, Michele Landsberg and David Crombie.
It’s Finally Happening: The Transit Expansion Discussion
TEA turns 25! Another victory at City Hall