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As an organization, the Town of St. Marys is committed to addressing and reducing the effects of climate change in our community and across the globe.
Now we’re turning the spotlight on you - through our new Green Initiatives Awareness Program. This program was developed by the Town’s Green Committee to highlight our community’s efforts to protect the planet and promote sustainability.
Twice each year, the Town will put out a call for submissions from a specific group, based on a specific theme. That group will be asked to share details about an initiative they have undertaken to combat climate change.
Our first ever theme was waste reduction, and we asked for submissions from St. Marys-based businesses with 2 to 15 employees. View the list of featured initiatives, below!
We will review the submissions, choose the ones that best fit our criteria, and then share them on our website, in the local newspaper and on our social media accounts.
Read on to learn more about the program.
Submissions |
Calls for submissions will go out each twice each year, with the chosen projects to be celebrated in April and October of the same year. You will be asked to:
We are not seeking submissions at this time. Stay tuned for future calls for submissions! |
Eligibility |
Each call for submissions will have a specific theme and will target a specific group. To be eligible, submissions must:
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Criteria |
The following criteria will be used to review your submission:
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Review |
Your submission will be reviewed by the St. Marys Green Committee based on the criteria outlined above. The initiatives that best meet the criteria will be highlighted through the Town’s communications channels to celebrate your efforts and inspire change. |
Promotion |
If your initiative is selected by the review panel, it will be featured:
Other promotional activities and channels may be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
In March 2022, we asked local small business to share details about an initiative they have undertaken to reduce waste – and they responded. The businesses below are making concerted efforts to combat climate change in unique and innovative ways. In celebration of Earth Day, we’re sharing these initiatives with you in the hope that they will inspire you to join the fight to protect our planet.
The Flour Mill Shop |
Reduces waste by:
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The Flower Shop & More |
Reduces waste by:
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Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters |
Reduces waste by:
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Stone Home Creatives |
Reduces waste by:
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Morgan Dykstra, Public Works & Planning Coordinator
519-284-2340 ext. 213
mdykstra@town.stmarys.on.ca