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Get involved...
We all know conservation is
good. So what's holding you
back?
Take action,
become a conservation leader,
or help build
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Ten Great Ways to
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Conservation:
it's
what
your
grandparents
did,
right?
Well
guess
what,
living
better
while
using
less
never
went out
of
style. Living
sustainably,
or being
green,
it's all
the same
thing.
Times
have
changed,
and so
has a
conserver
lifestyle.
Being a
conserver
is a
great
way to
save
money,
live
healthier,
and
enjoy
life.
It's not
that
hard.
In fact,
you are
already
a
conserver.
The goal
is to
become a
better
conserver.
Here's
our
top ten
actions:
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Conservation Leaders |
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The Beer
Store
We've
always
known
The Beer
Store
is
green:
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they've been reusing and
recycling since 1927
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they are improving energy
efficiency across all their
440 stores
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they support the
Conservation Council and We
Conserve
Look for
the new
We
Conserve
poster
at your
local
Beer
Store.
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Is
your business a conservation
leader? See our
leadership
section for ideas on how you
can showcase your commitment to
conservation!
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Reflections
on the path to
a
conserver society
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Chris'
Journal |
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Chris
Winter
is the
Executive
Director
of
the
Conservation
Council
of
Ontario.
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Our Other Web Sites...
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WHAT'S NEW |
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The
Conservation Council of Ontario
Annual Meeting
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Click here for details and
to register
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KEEP CALM |
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2012 promises to be a
challenging year. Just
remember, whatever the
challenge, there is one simple
solution...
Click
here
for details and artwork...
Conservation Trends
2011
Hey, Ontario! You
think conservation is
good, and you want to
see green leadership!
Our
polling shows that:
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conservation is
important to you
(87%)
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you think
conservation is good
for the environment
(86%), the economy
and jobs (78%),
public health and
reduced health care
costs (69%) and
lowering the cost of
living (67%)
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you practice
conservation
regularly (91%)
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you want to see
government
leadership for a
healthy future. Only
12% want smaller
government, and only 14%
want lower taxes.
View
the
Executive Summary or
the
Full Report.
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Ontario's
Conservation
Strategy
Ever
wonder how we can save
our planet?
The
answer is easier
than you think -- but it
is still going to take a
lot of work!
The good
news is that Ontario is
a world leader in
voluntary transition
strategies.
Something to think about
the next time you are
depressed about inaction
on climate change...
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What's happening now...
@weconserve
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We Conserve News
(updated daily)
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About Us |
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Founded in 1952,
the Conservation Council
of Ontario
is a provincial
association of
organizations,
businesses,
municipalities, and
individuals working
individually and
cooperatively to promote
and apply conserver
values across
Ontario.
We believe that, sooner
or later, by choice or
by crisis, Ontario will
be a conserver society.
We prefer sooner, and by
choice.
Our members are all
leaders in conservation,
each according to their
expertise and their
audience.
Together, we are a
strong movement in
support of a voluntary
transition to a more
sustainable future.
If you are not already a
member, we invite you to
join.
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What is the future
worth to you?
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CCO Member Pages:
browse our member
directory, or apply to
become a member and help
make Ontario a conserver
society.
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