This post was taken from an article I wrote for Transition Town Peterborough. It’s filled with tips for saving money and the environment during the winter!

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Snow is finally here!

Posted on December 9 2009 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Transportation + Air Quality

Snow is here!

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With all the excitement of the holiday season, many of us forget to keep the environment in mind. Luckily, there are tons of simple things that you can do to reduce your carbon footprint during the holidays!

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Shifting Gears starts today!

Posted on May 1 2009 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Transportation + Air Quality

The 6th annual workplace transportation challenge, Shifting Gears, starts today!

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GO buses in Peterborough!

Posted on April 3 2009 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Transportation + Air Quality

What? A GO bus coming to Peterborough?

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The Carbon Flip

Posted on February 23 2009 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Health + Pollution, Transportation + Air Quality

The Peterborough Ultimate League has been getting a fair amount of attention since they introduced their ‘carbon flip’ over the summer.

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Review of How to Live Well Without Owning a Car

Posted on January 2 2009 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Transportation + Air Quality

I just finished reading How to Live Well Without Owning a Car, written by Chris Balish. This book was written for people looking for a reason to get rid of their car, as they can be quite constraining!

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Icebiking! Who knew?

Posted on December 23 2008 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Transportation + Air Quality

In the spirit of wintertime, I thought it would be awesome to share some tips on winter biking.

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Peterborough’s One Thousand Acts of Green, an initiative brought to you by Peterborough Green-Up and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, is focusing on residents making everyday changes to their life to reduce their carbon footprint.
So list your pledge today and help Peterborough reach One Thousand Acts of Green!!