I will avoid sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.
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DAILY ACTION
Simplicity
Find or Join a Local Sharing Economy
If my community does not have a tool library or other sharing economy options, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Water
Book your free in-home water audit
Water audits are available in 2025. Book your free in-home water audit. During the audit, a City contractor will review your water bill, test the flow rates of your faucets and showers, check for leaks, and recommend water-saving options.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Sign up for reminders with the City of Guelph's Waste app
Use the Guelph Waste app to sign up for email or phone reminders about your waste collection schedule and can download for free from your app store
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Nature
Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Commute By Bike
I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Car Share with Neighbors or a Service
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Participate in Guelph Greener Homes program for upgrading to energy efficiency measures
In support of Race To Zero, the City plans to offer a 0% interest loan to residential property owners in Guelph to help cover the costs of residential energy efficiency upgrades to be paid back over 10 years.
Find out if you are eligible for the low-income grant program for installing heat-pumps
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Complete a Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill. I will share a photo and reflection of this action on the feed.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Valens conservation area is fairly close by so didn't take too long to drive to and it is a beautiful oasis so close to civilization. We visited friends staying there this weekend and were able to share some food, exercise (hiking) and memories! We saw a baby raccoon hiding under the bridge, crickets and a ton of bees still milling about at this time of year. No need to travel far to see something so beautiful.
I didn't want to because it was cold but ended up commuting to my appointment and didn't regret it! I was able to plan my bike ride to be a lot thru Preservation park and I saved on paying any parking fees, win win!
I hope to further embed climate-friendly actions into my daily life and learn from others on what else I can do! This is usually my favourite time of the year - the changing colours reminds me to be grateful for what we have and to keep working hard so that everyone can enjoy nature's beauty right in our own backyard (like Preservation Park).
Nathalie Alaves 10/08/2025 7:44 PM