Participate in Earth Hour

Saturday, March 26, 2011

On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.

Earth Hour 2011 will take place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30PM (local time). This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to make a difference. Together our actions add up.

For more info please visit www.earthhour.org

Apply for WECEC! We would love to have you!

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Windsor Essex County Environment Committee is now accepting applications. Please apply using the attached form. Applications must be submitted by FRIDAY, MARCH 18th. For more information, please go to http://www.citywindsor.ca/001047.asp

FREE Sustainability Conference Coming to Windsor!

Friday, February 11, 2011

The WECEC is hosting an event entitled “Sustain This!” where we will explore how incorporating sustainability into our lives, business and municipalities can lead to a resilient Windsor-Essex. This FREE event is on Friday, February 11th 2011 from 9:00am until 3:00pm at the University of Windsor Ambassador Auditorium. Call 211 to register.

The event will feature keynote speaker Bob Willard, leading expert on quantifying and selling the business value of corporate sustainability strategy.

Event participants include:
• Quentin Chiotti – Climate Change adaptation consultant
• Representatives from Health Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
• Paul Charbonneau – Community based renewable energy project consultant
• Emma Savage – EcoEnterprise Program, The Environment Network, Collingwood
• Victoria Rose – My local food, Windsor

Ignite Windsor

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

WECEC Coordinator to speak at Ignite Windsor event on February 9th at 8:00pm at Phog. Ignite is a geek event in over 100 cities worldwide. At the events, Ignite presenters share their personal and professional passions using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes. This is a great way to build networks, encourage eachother, and inspire great conversation.

This event is free and open to the public.

Check out the Ignite website at www.igniteshow.com/global-ignite-week

February WECEC Meeting

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Join us at our next WECEC meeting, open to the public, at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 3rd at the airport boardroom. Check out all meeting agenda's and minutes under the "Meetings" section of our website.

January WECEC Meeting

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Join us at our next WECEC meeting, open to the public, at 5:30pm on Thursday, January 6th at the airport boardroom. Check out all meeting agenda's and minutes under the "Meetings" section of our website.