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Name |
Type |
Description |
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Neighbourhood Groups |
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Bloor West Eco-Village |
NGO |
promoting an eco-village |
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East Toronto Climate Action Group |
NGO |
energy conservation programs in East Toronto |
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Green Neighbours 21 |
NGO |
Ward 21's green group |
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Smart Living St Lawence (see also EnerACT) |
NGO |
conservation support programs for the St Lawrence neighbourhood |
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Swansea Town Hall |
NGO |
local programming and support for Bloor West Eco Village |
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Toronto Region
Conservation Authority |
NGO |
Living City program and support for watershed groups |
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University of Toronto Sustainability Office |
NGO |
U
of T's environmental office |
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Socio-Cultural Associations
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(having potential to engage
their communities) |
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Chinese
Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter |
NGO |
promotes equity,
social justice, inclusive civic participation,
and respect for diversity |
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African
Canadian Social Development Council |
NGO |
a membership-based
social development body for the
continental African community |
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Council of Agencies
Serving South Asians |
NGO |
an umbrella
organization of agencies, groups, and individuals
that provide services to the South Asian Community |
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Hispanic Development
Council |
NGO |
seeks to strengthen
the healthy and sustainable
development of the community with the focus on social,
economic and environmental equity |
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Toronto Green Groups |
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Citizens Environment Watch |
NGO |
hands on eco-science and programs |
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Clean Air Foundation |
NGO |
programs to promote green options |
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Clean Air Partnership |
Gov |
networking local governments on climate change and clean air |
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Conservation Council of Ontario |
NGO |
campaigns and resources to promote conservation |
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Earth Day Canada |
NGO |
resources and programs to promote eco-living |
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Green Students Fundraising |
Bus |
green products for school fundraisers |
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Green T Biz (see also TABIA) |
Bus NGO |
eco-support services for local Toronto businesses |
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Greenest City |
NGO |
community projects, such as the HOPE garden in Parkdale |
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Parc Downsview Park |
NGO |
eco programs and events |
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Sierra Club of Canada |
NGO |
campaigns and activities (eg. car free day) |
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Toronto and Region Conservation |
Gov NGO |
support for nature conservation and green living in Toronto |
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Toronto Environmental Alliance |
NGO |
campaigns for a healthy environment in Toronto |
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Toronto Green Community |
NGO |
programs in energy, green space, water and waste |
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Zero Footprint |
NGO |
features the Toronto footprint calculator |
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Save Energy |
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Carbon Zero |
Bus |
offset your emissions and support green power |
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Enbridge |
Bus |
Energy conservation programs |
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Energy Action Council of Toronto (EnerACT) |
NGO |
programs to support energy conservation and renewables |
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Enerlights
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Bus |
specializing in compact fluorescent lights and
lighting solutions |
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Enwise Power Solutions |
Bus |
full-service energy conservation options |
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Green$aver |
NGO |
energy audits and conservation services |
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Toronto Hydro |
Bus |
Energy conservation programs |
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Windfall Ecology Centre |
NGO |
energy audits and conservation services |
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Use Green Power |
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Bullfrog Power |
Bus |
switch your home to green power |
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Downtown West Initiative for Solar Power |
NGO |
support for buying and installing solar panels |
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Riverdale Initiative for Solar Energy |
NGO |
support for buying and installing solar panels |
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Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative |
NGO |
education and school tours on renewable power |
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Valley Initiative for Solar Power |
NGO |
support for buying and installing solar panels |
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West End Initiative for Solar Energy |
NGO |
support for buying and installing solar panels |
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Help Nature |
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Evergreen |
NGO |
tree-planting and naturalization services |
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Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) |
NGO |
helping protect songbirds from building lights |
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Friends of the Spit |
NGO |
helping keep the spit as urban wilderness |
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High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee |
NGO |
local support for High Park |
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Humber Arboretum |
NGO |
trails and eco centre on the Humber |
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Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) |
NGO |
native trees and shrubs at subsidized costs |
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Green Garage |
Bus |
designs modern green roof garages |
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Master Gardeners of Ontario |
NGO |
volunteer advice on natural gardens |
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The
North American Native Plan (NANPS) |
NGO |
promotes the study,
conservation and cultivation of Ontario's native plants |
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Ontario Horticultural Association |
NGO |
ten local clubs in Toronto promoting natural gardens |
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Ontario Nature |
NGO |
promoting nature across Ontario |
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Rouge Park Stewardship Program |
NGO |
explore Toronto's wilderness urban park |
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Save the Rouge Valley System |
NGO |
tree-planting and action to protect the Rouge |
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Toronto Field Naturalists |
NGO |
nature walks and lectures |
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Toronto Parks & Trees Foundation |
NGO |
community grants for greening initiatives |
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Waterfront Regeneration Trust |
NGO |
home of the Waterfront Trail |
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Save Water and Watersheds |
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Action to Restore a Clean Humber |
NGO |
monitor the Humber's health with the Streamwatch program |
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Black Creek Conservation Project |
NGO |
stream clean-up for the Black Creek |
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Friends of Don East |
NGO |
clean-ups and plantings on the Don East |
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Humber Watershed Alliance |
NGO |
a
volunteer committee under TRCA |
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RiverSides Stewardship Alliance |
NGO |
rainbarrels for sale and public awareness programs |
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Taylor Massey Project |
NGO |
watershed projects for Taylor Massey Creek |
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Drive Less |
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Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists |
NGO |
critical mass rides and advocacy for cyclists |
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AutoShare |
Bus |
a
car-sharing alternative to owning a car |
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Community Bicycle Network |
NGO |
programs and services to support cycling |
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Rocket Riders Transit Users Group |
NGO |
support group for transit users |
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Toronto Bicycling Network |
NGO |
a
recreational bicycling network |
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Toronto Cycling Network |
NGO |
programs to promote safe cycling |
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Toronto Cyclists Union |
NGO |
promoting cycling in Toronto |
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Viamerge |
Bus |
Ride sharing for
your special event (for event organizers) |
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Zip Car |
Bus |
a
car-sharing alternative to owning a car |
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Live Local |
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Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods |
Network |
membership includes several Toronto ratepayer groups |
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Janes Walk |
NGO |
local walks to promote active communities |
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Ontario Smart Growth Network |
Network |
connecting groups working on livable urban villages |
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Eat Local |
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Foodshare |
NGO |
food banks, community gardens and organic food boxes |
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Green Thumbs/Growing Kids |
NGO |
school community gardens |
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Local Food Plus |
NGO |
promoting local and sustainable food |
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Ontario Natural Food Coop |
NGO |
start a natural food buying club |
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Toronto Community Gardening Network |
NGO |
a
project of Foodshare to promote community gardens |
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Toronto Vegetarian Society |
NGO |
shift to a vegetarian diet |
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Buy Green |
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Citizens Bank of
Canada |
Bus |
green mortgage and auto loan + socially responsible
investing |
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Grassroots Environmental Products |
Bus |
green product store - 2 locations |
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Green Enterprise Toronto |
Network |
Toronto's network for green and local businesses |
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Greentree (Little Green Book of Savings) |
Bus |
a
coupon book of green savings |
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Silkroad Bamboo Flooring |
Bus |
eco-flooring options |
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Social
Investment Organization |
NGO |
find an advisor for socially-responsible investing |
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Waste Less |
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Recycling Council of Ontario |
NGO |
resources and programs for waste reduction |
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Prevent Pollution |
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Environmental Defence Canada |
NGO |
Blue Flag program, Endangered Fish Alliance, Toxic
Nation
and other programs |
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Pollution Probe |
NGO |
resources and programs on pollution prevention |
