Being Green

Here are some things you can do to help ensure the environment is preserved for our children and grandchildren.

Buy Local

Buy local produce, grow your own produce or visit the CEED Centre Society to learn more about programs and services related to community development and food security.
Visit the Haney Farmers Market from May 9 to October 10, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Memorial Peace Park on 224 Street in downtown Maple Ridge.
Take a self-guided Circle Farm Tour through Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Resource Conservation

Consider energy efficient devices. There are lots of energy-saving tips, rebates and savings at BC Hydro to reduce your energy consumption.
BC Hydro and FortisBC are now jointly offering free energy saving kits for low-income households.
Install water-saving devices such as low-flow toilets, taps and shower heads.
Purchase a rain barrel from the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and conserve water by using rainwater to water your garden and plants.

Transportation

Work locally. Maple Ridge's career webpage is a good start. Check back regularly for updates.
Consider purchasing a low-emission vehicle or visit the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association to find out more about electric vehicles in Metro Vancouver.
Support HUB: Your Cycling Connection which encourages residents to bike to work or just for fun.
Consider alternative modes of transportation (bike, walk, take transit or carpool).

Waste & Recycling.

Ridge Meadows Recycling Society is actively diverting materials from the waste stream with a weekly blue box curbside collection program, an apartment collection service, a commercial recycling collection service and a full-service drop-off depot/processing centre.