Working Group on Climate Action
This engagement is now closed. Implementation of the action items identified in this Oct. 15 Report to Council will begin in 2019-2020.
Are you an individual, group or community organization with ideas for low-cost and immediate ways the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Are you aware of initiatives to reduce that have been implemented around the world that could apply here, in Kingston?
The Working Group on Climate Action wants to hear from you. The ideas and strategies you share could help inform actions taken on the ground!
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkDo you have an idea for how the industrial, commercial and institutional sector can inexpensively and quickly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?The Working Group on Climate Action wants to hear from you. The ideas and strategies you share could help inform actions taken on the ground. Closes Aug. 30 at 4 p.m.* Please note: Ideas from GetInvolved are submitted by residents that attended the working group public consultation on August 27.
View All Ideasalmost 2 years ago
Promote planning for extremely high gasoline prices
It is going to happen, sooner or later, that gasoline costs $10 or $20 per litre. For example, if the US starts a hot war in the Persian Gulf. Promote that car users and commuters should plan for how they will cope with this. Figure out 1) who they will car pool with, 2) what bike route to use and how long it would take, 3) what bus route and bus schedule to use. Even making such plans will cause some people to start doing that, even without a gasoline crisis.
almost 2 years ago
City Building Recycling
All city buildings must have a recycling and compost program. All city operations should require this be a budget priority. For example, there is no recycling or compost at the Memorial Centre.
almost 2 years ago
Native grasses instead of grass
Replant native grasses and wild flowers in park areas/along sides of road. Reduces the amount of gas required to cut and maintain those areas, supports bee populations and saves money.
almost 2 years ago
Employee/Staff Climate Awareness training
Mandate that all staff employed in the ICI sector in Kingston are required to undertake a training session on Climate Action, Kingston’s GHG reduction strategies, the role their company plays and specific actions as an employee that can prevent,reduce, mitigate and adapt to climate change.
almost 2 years ago
Restaurants to reduce plastics!
Mandate restaurants to reduce plastics, take out containers biodegradable or at least recycle!
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