environment
Canada will host World Environment Day in 2017
Canada will use World Environment Day to showcase to the world the beauty of its natural environment on land and water. Canada works with international partners, like UN Environment, to address environmental issues, including climate change at home and abroad.
Environmental Trust Fund projects to support local economy in Saint John and Sussex region
The local economy in Saint John and Sussex will benefit from an investment of about $530,000 in 22 projects under the provincial government’s Environmental Trust Fund. “We are focused on creating jobs in New Brunswick and to do so, we have a diversified approach, which includes the responsible development of our natural resources and the…
International Compost Awareness Week
The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7: Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment. Recognizing this week enables us to raise awareness of the many benefits of composting. Composting supports soil health…
Book the Green Machine Today for Your Neighbourhood Clean-Up
The City of Saint John is pleased to launch the first year of our Green Machine! The Green Machine is a 14’ trailer that provides groups with a free mobile toolkit containing the equipment required to support clean-up initiatives in our community. Many communities and local organizations throughout Saint John plan and host events during…
NB Government to establish Waste Program for Electronics
The provincial government is establishing a waste management program for electronics. Slated to be in operation by the fall of 2016, the program will allow residents to dispose of their old electronic products such as televisions, tablets, computers and digital cameras by bringing them to locations around the province, including various retail outlets. These items will then be sent for recycling by the brand owners.
Saint John LED Street Light Conversion
As part of ongoing initiatives to increase energy efficiency and to help with our environmental footprint, Saint John Energy and the City of Saint John are undertaking the conversion of legacy street lighting to energy efficient, environmentally preferable, lower maintenance LED (light emitting diode) street lights. Saint John Energy has, since its inception, provided street lighting services to the City of Saint John. This project will see the conversion of over 7,000 street lights.
Saint John Energy to Light up Lily Lake Trail in Rockwood Park
Saint John Energy has donated a leading edge solar digital lighting system that will extend the use of the Lily Lake Trail in Rockwood Park.