In today’s world, businesses of all sizes are increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting eco-friendly practices. Small businesses, in particular, have a unique opportunity to lead by example and make a significant impact on their communities and the environment. Sustainability is not just a trend but a responsible business practice that benefits the planet and future generations.

Below are some short highlights about the winners of this program:

Affordable Comfort affordablecomfort.ca

Eco-Friendly Products: We select products and materials that are not only effective but also have a lower environmental impact. For instance, we use refrigerants that are less harmful to the ozone layer, and our plumbing services emphasize water conservation with low-flow fixtures and water-efficient appliances.

A & W -Wasaga Beach https://web.aw.ca/

A & W (Both Wasaga Beach and Collingwood) have a zero waste policy advertised in the drive through. There is an option to use a mug versus a take away single use disposable cup and lid which reduces waste. They offer vegetarian options such as vegetarian burgers which is eco friendly.

Cannabis Cove http://cannabiscove.ca/

We have set up a battery collection bin in our foyer so that people can be educated and dispose of vaporizers knowing that we will funnel them to a safe disposal site. We have also set up a cannabis packaging bin as these often contain plastics.

Habitat for Humanity Huronia & Restores  www.habitathuronia.com

At the Restores our main mission is to reduce, recycle ,reuse and to avoid items being diverted to the landfills. We at HFHH Restores make all of our volunteers aware of how we are helping the Earth, Air, and future for families and their children.

MAX 97.7  www.977maxfm.ca

Our Company vehicle is a cross for less gas consumption. We use high efficiency lighting and our carbon footprint is going down daily.

Skydive Wasaga Beach  https://skydivewasagabeach.com/

To reduce carbon emissions:  We set up a temporary tent at Klondike Park each day that we are operating. As an environmentalist we decided to use solar power through a company called Bluetti. We set up a portable 120w solar power panel that provides all the power needed.

Wasaga Society for the Arts (WSA)  WasagaSocietyforthearts.ca

Every effort is made to reuse, upcycle and reduce. Our drinking water is local from the Elmvale flow, water as nature intended – crystal clear and balanced. No single use plastic is purchased for events.

Wu Wu Cabins [email protected]

• Installed high-efficiency ductless air source heat pumps in each of the eight cottages and high efficiency furnace in the main building.
• Installed 30 solar panels about 10 years ago. They provide energy to the whole complex.
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The community of Wasaga Beach thanks these amazing local businesses for all of their efforts and sustainable choices. We want to encourage them to display their “Green Certificates” prominently and also encourage our community to look for the certificates and support these businesses at every opportunity.

We need to achieve sustainability through a greener economy.

Climate Action Now.