On June 27th, the people of Winnipeg will be welcome to cross the street at Portage & Main!If you’re from outside Winnipeg, your response to the above statement might be: ... The post OPENING DAY! first appeared on Green Action Centre.| Green Action Centre
Whether you’re walking, cycling, carpooling, telecommuting or taking the bus – there’s a prize to win by participating in Commuter Challenge! Learn more about Commuter Challenge. Individual Grand Prize This ... The post Win Cool Prizes with Commuter Challenge! first appeared on Green Action Centre.| Green Action Centre
Are you an organization or region wanting to offer transportation options beyond driving alone? GoManitoba connects users to carpool, bus, bike or walk, and mentors to help those biking or ... The post GoManitoba: Love Your Trip! first appeared on Green Action Centre.| Green Action Centre
On Thursday, February 20th, Green Action Centre celebrated our four decade milestone together with past and current staff, members and board. It was an evening of celebration, reflection, and consideration ... The post Cheers to 40 Years first appeared on Green Action Centre.| Green Action Centre
Dr. Donald Shoup, professor emeritus of urban planning at UCLA, passed away on February 6, 2025. Dr. Shoup joined us in 2019 for a two-day event to bring Winnipeggers together ... The post Remembering Dr. Donald Shoup: ‘Parking and the City’ in Winnipeg first appeared on Green Action Centre.| Green Action Centre
February 14th is a sweetheart (ahem) of a day at Green Action Centre. On that day, in 1985, the organization’s founders raced to the Companies Office to file the official papers of incorporation. Born out of the absence of coordinated recycling for households, the Recycling Council of Manitoba set up four collection depots around Winnipeg.| Green Action Centre -
Green Action Centre is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba since 1985. We promote greener and better living by sharing practical solutions and advocating for change. Our primary areas of work are green commuting, waste reduction through composting and recycling, sustainable living and resource conservation.| Green Action Centre -
We are excited to run the Commuter Challenge fully through GoManitoba in 2025! Participants will now just have one spot to log their trips to get access to all of the great prizes up for grabs. Since we run rewards and contests throughout the year to promote sustainable transportation options, this means that you can| Green Action Centre -
The decomposition of kitchen and yard waste into finished compost can take anywhere from a few months to a few years depending on how well you manage the balancing the food (greens and browns), water, and air. How to Harvest How you harvest your mature compost will be dependent on what style of compost bin| Green Action Centre -
Spring is nearly here! That means.... Bike Everywhere Month is on the way! Bike Everywhere Month 2025 will run from May 1st-31st and will be open to parents, schools, students and families. Scroll through this post to learn more about what is happening for this year's event, including some new fun things and a brand| Green Action Centre -
On June 29th 2025, the City of Winnipeg's transit system will go through a major change. These changes may seem complicated so we are going to break it down. Read our newest blog entry to learn all about the new routes, how to interpret them, and find your way around the city! THE MAIN MAP| Green Action Centre -
