Environment

Welcome to Burlington's Environment page.

Learn what we're doing to reduce our impact on the environment and how you can help by exploring the topics below. Consider subscribing to this and other environmental pages, including the Take Action Burlington blog, to stay up to date on our programs and initiatives.

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Climate Change

Citizen charging electric vehicle at EV station

Electric Vehicles

Energy

Environmental Programs

Forestry Operations

Garbage, recycling and green bin containers out on the sidewalk

Garbage and Recycling

Idling

Local Food

Water

Take Action Burlington

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On June 17, 2019, City of Burlington sustainability staff presented Take Action Burlington – An Update on Our Local Environment to Council. This report provides an overview on the state of Burlington’s environment including information on local sustainability efforts and actions that can be taken. A series of five posts were published at TakeActionBurlington.ca throughout the summer (overview, land, air, water and waste). An online story map about the report is also available.

Environment Events

Event

Details

Date

Upcycle Workshop - Picture Frames

Join the BurlingtonGreen Team at the Art Gallery of Burlington on Sunday February 23 for a unique up-cycling craft!

Bring your own picture frame and learn how to create different treasures with old picture frames. AGB will be providing various materials you will be able to incorporate into your craft.

Feb. 23

1 to 4 p.m.

Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington

Bay Area Climate Change Council Forum

Hear from local leaders and special guest speaker Dr. Mark Jaccard, author of The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success, in this FREE dinner discussion and workshop.

FREE shuttle service available from Burlington.

Registeration is now closed due to room capacity being filled.

Bay Area Climate Change Forum 2020 promotion

Feb. 25

5 to 8:30 p.m.

The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation at Mohawk College,

Room EA013

135 Fennell Ave West, Hamilton

Community Eco Network

Are you interested in climate issues? Would you like to learn more about environmental issues, learn new skills through participating in hands-on activities, and collaborate with likeminded individuals to help improve climate health in Burlington? If yes, BurlingtonGreen would like to invite you to their Community Eco Network kickoff event which will include Eco-Trivia!

Guests are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit when possible. Bring a reusable mug for complimentary refreshments.

*Event suitable for High School aged youth & adults

Feb. 26

7 to 9 p.m.

Doors open at 6:39 p.m.

NUVO Network, 1295 North Service Rd., Burlington

Going Green:Learn How to Save Money and Help the Environment

This is a free event for everyone. Going Green will have practical advice for film productions, households and individuals in the art of sustainable practices and a great chance for environmental awareness and education in the community.

Children and parents can enjoy the on-site nursery, and activities complete with toys, books and crafts to nurture and educate them about the environment. There will be a live stream available so parents can listen to the talks or watch on the screens in the nursery or screening room.

Feb. 29

1 to 4 p.m.

Port Nelson United Church

3132 South Drive, Burlington

Community Clean Up Week

Celebrate BurlingtonGreen's 10th Community Clean Up anniversary by helping to clean up our community!

YOU are invited to gather family, friends, and coworkers to take collective climate action and help make Burlington a cleaner home for all of us.

All groups are invited to snap a group photo on event day and send to BurlingtonGreen for their Green Wall of Fame webpage.

Showcase your Business: Register your business, receive free clean-up supplies (if you need some), plus have your business website posted on BurlingtonGreen's Community Clean Up event page. Your group Clean Up photo will be included in the 2020 Wall of Fame slideshow.

Please visit burlingtongreen.org/news/1429-clean-up-green-up for more information.

CUGU2020

April 20 to 26

Locations throughout Burlington

Could your next car be electric?

Learn about the environmental and financial benefits of an electric vehicle (EV).

Plug ‘n Drive will present and bring three vehicles to test drive.
Current EV owners will also be present with their vehicles to answer your questions.

Please note that a valid drivers licence is required for the test drive.

This event is presented by the Burlington Sustainable Development Committee.

Registration link for this FREE event coming soon in mid. Feb.

promotional image and text for event

May 7

6:30 to 9 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, Centennial Hall and library parking lot, 2331 New St.

Green Up Day

BurlingtonGreen is pleased to host a tree planting event with sponsorship from the City of Burlington. Refreshments will be available while quantities last.

Be sure to dress for the weather as the event will take place rain or shine. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots – no sandals or flip-flops please! (Sturdy soles help when digging with a shovel). Please bring your own shovels, if you can.

For more information, please visit burlingtongreen.org/news/1429-clean-up-green-up

CUGU2020

May 9

Tuck Park

3405 Spruce Ave., Burlington

Tree Loving Care Workshop

Join the BurlingtonGreen team and Burlington's Forestry Dept. staff in an informative, interactive workshop to discover more about the benefits of trees, tree care techniques and to join in on hands-on weeding, watering and mulching activities.

TLC 2020 2

Sept. 20

Tuck Park

3405 Spruce Ave., Burlington

Environment News

Halton Region has posted an online survey to gain a better understanding of your participation in their waste management programs and the ways you currently find information or stay informed about how to properly use their waste management programs. Take the survey until Feb. 28.
The draft Climate Action Plan report was presented to Committee of the Whole on Dec. 2, 2019. A further opportunity to delegate was available at the Jan. 13, 2020 Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services meeting. An online survey was also available until Jan. 20 at getinvolvedburlington.ca/climate-action-plan. The final Climate Action Plan will be presented to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee on March 9, 2020.
Read a message from Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board on the benefits of walking or wheeling to school - Fall 2019.
July 15, 2019 - City of Burlington approves the 2018-2022 Burlington’s Plan: From Vision to Focus workplan which includes a Focus Area Supporting Sustainable Infrastructure and a Resilient Environment.
Environment reports at the June 10 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Take Action Burlington - An Update on Our Local Environment
  - Staff Report
  - Appendix A - Take Action Burlington - An Update on Our Local Environment
  - Appendix B - SDC Recommendations
  - Appendix C - Staff Update on SOER V Recommendations
  - Story Map
  - Take Action Burlington blog posts (overview, land, air, water and waste)
- Climate Action Update Report - June 2019
City of Burlington declares climate emergency.
Check out the latest blog posts at TakeActionBurlington.ca. #TakeActionBurlington #LiveGreenBurl
More EV charging stations in downtown Burlington.
In June 2017, the City of Burlington was recognized for achieving all five milestones in the Partners for Climate Protection Program. Media release and blog post.
What's your EcoScore? Find out and be eligible to win great prizes.
Bike Rack Giveaway Program - The City of Burlington recognizes the bottom-line benefits of businesses becoming more bike friendly for their customers and employees . This year the City of Burlington is offering a FREE bike rack (valued at $600 each) to the first 15 Burlington businesses that provide proof they have applied for a Share the Road Bike Friendly Business Award. All interested business are encouraged to email Dan Ozimkovic at Dan.Ozimkovic@burlington.ca

On June 22, 2015, Burlington City Council endorsed the City of Burlington's Blue Dot Declaration for the right to a healthy environment. Blue Dot is a project of the David Suzuki Foundation encouraging individuals and communities across Canada to declare their right to a healthy environment. View the Blue Dot report to Council

Environmental Videos