Gretchen Perry

I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will avoid sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

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.

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.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

We have a Chevy Bolt and change it at eco friendly times.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)