Making a Difference
Fredericton
Total Acts of Green
297
Total Participants
18




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  1. A community, non-governmental or non-profit organization
  2. An educational institution (elementary, middle or high school; a vocational training institution, a college or university)
  3. A government department or agency, crown corporation, or large institution
  4. A faith-based organization
  5. A festival, event, fair or conference

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  1. Information and support in reducing operating expenses from cost areas such as: energy and water use, products and supplies, transportation, and infrastructure. 
  2. A ready network of like-minded organizations and Green Shops member businesses who are doing innovative things that might work for your organization too.
  3. The opportunity to enhance your profile as a peer leader and community steward in Fredericton.
  4. Helping Fredericton continue to reduce its community environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
  5. Start your organization on its journey to being truly sustainable over the long-term, right here in Fredericton!

And if you are a Fredericton business then you can join the Green Shops program instead: www.greenshopsfredericton.com



Businesses Doing Acts

Fredericton High School

Appoint volunteer Environmental/Sustainability champion

Barkers Point School

Use certified green cleaning supplies

Barkers Point School

Reduce light pollution by minimizing nighttime lighting

Barkers Point School

Set the air conditioner(s) to 26C (79F) in the summer

Barkers Point School

Encourage use of e-communications and paperless meetings

Barkers Point School

Encourage environmentally-friendly forms of transport (walk, cycle, public transportation, carpool, etc.)

Barkers Point School

Purchase locally sourced and/or environmentally responsible products

Barkers Point School

Install programmable thermostats

Barkers Point School

Add environmental stewardship messaging into regular outreach

Barkers Point School

Start or join a community group