ENVIROCOLLECTIVE

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST MONTH

EnviroCollective launched some great content on our socials in the past month! We included some tips and reminders for the upcoming provincial by-elections on how to ask your candidate "what's your climate plan?" We also shared information on the latest IPCC report and an upcoming EcoStress Regina event, and ideas and a contest for Earth Day! The winner of our Earth Day contest was Raylee Perkins! Our members were also able to attend some other great local environmental events including SEVA's EV Expo and Centennial Markets Repair Cafe. We were also to attend great Earth Day events at the RPL with Regina Energy Transition and the event put on by Centennial Markets that included some amazing displays and entertainment! We are building momentum Regina!

Climate Reality Canada says "Our annual, volunteer-led data project tracks the performance of municipalities based on 26 climate, sustainability and social justice indicators. Find out more about the results and the stories behind this project that is all about inspiring action and sharing best practices. Together we can make our cities, towns and regions into healthy, green and safe places to live, work and play.

Which municipalities are leading and which are falling behind on key indicators like public transit ridership, renewable energy, green space, housing affordability, and more? Find out more about the results and the stories behind this project that is all about inspiring action and sharing best practices. Together we can make our cities, towns and regions into healthy, green and safe places to live, work and play."

Bike Regina is a small advocacy group with big ideas about supporting and increasing the cycling culture in Regina. Our mission is “to make cycling to work and school safe, convenient, and fun for people of all ages and abilities in Regina. Through partnerships, outreach, and events we will advocate for a better cycling environment that promotes safety, physical activity, health, equity, and environmental sustainability. “We view commuter cycling as a part of a larger toolkit to address climate change. Our work in the community is targeted at reducing barriers to cycling for all peoples, including:

Park your bike at free, secure, and centralized options with our bike valet at local events (Cathedral Village Arts Festival, Regina Folk Fest, Bazaart, and more).

·    Learn how to tune up your bike at the pop-up bike co-ops throughout the summer.

·    Join us and the Regina Open Door Society on guided bike tours of the extensive multi-use trail system and recently constructed bike lanes.

·    Volunteer with us to advocate for equitable bylaws, policies, and infrastructure funding for all cyclists.

If any of that sounds interesting to you, we’re always looking to expand our volunteer list. We promise we won’t flood your inbox.

With over 50 years of experience, REAppliable Parts specialize in fixing, repairing, and rebuilding appliances. Additionally, a key part of their business is being a drop off depot for broken and used appliances. This allows them to reclaim valuable parts that are no longer available to repair your current appliance. Instead of throwing away perfectly good parts, ReAppliable believes in recycling them to give older, well-built appliances a new life. This not only reduces the need for new appliances to be manufactured, but also saves energy and resources. Plus, it provides affordable options for those who may not be able to afford brand new appliances. By reusing parts, ReAppliable is practicing a form of "upcycling," which means turning something old into something new and useful. Recycling appliances also helps the environment and the economy by conserving resources, valuable materials such as metals and plastics can be reused, reducing the need for mining and extraction of new raw materials. This conserves natural resources and saves energy, as recycling metal uses less energy than producing new metals. Additionally, recycling appliances creates jobs in the recycling industry, which helps to support the green economy.

May will be a busy month for EnviroCollective. We are working with Bike Regina to launch a social media campaign around active transportation! Stay tuned to our socials for information, safety tips, and a friendly challenge to our city councillors and mayor! EnviroCollective will also be attending the Cathedral Village Arts Festival (CVAF) this year, so please find us, introduce yourself and get a free button! We are so excited to be a part of this amazing community!

EnviroCollective is a non-partisan, judgement free group that is open to everyone. If you've been looking for a place to get involved in taking climate action, join us! We have a role and a space for everyone! Email us at info@envirocollective.ca or DM us through our socials Facebook/Instagram @envirocollectiveyqr or Twitter @envirocollect1.