Ottawa Green Guide

If you'll pardon the pun - it's only natural that people in Ottawa are very interested and converned about the health of our environment. Our community is active in making sure our greenspace is preserved and that our water and air are clean. Here's a collection of links to local businesses and organizations who are working towards a better city and a better planet.

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Blogs

Green Living Ottawa
Practicing urban environmentalism in the Nation's Capital.
The Mindful Merchant
Shop, eat, live...mindfully. Feature, reviews and tips about healthy living and environmentally friendly products.
Agrotourism Ottawa
There are over 200 agritourism businesses in our area. This blog features reviews and event listings.
Car Free With Kids
Eco Mama
Experiments in Efficiency
Glamology
Green Living Ottawa
HeartFelt
The No Plastic Project
OttawaStart Blog: Environment
Permaculture Ottawa
Transition to Resilience
Unstuffed
Virtual Nonsense
Wuppenif

Environmental Organizations & Web Sites

Sept 17, 2011: Ottawa EcoFair
GreenOttawa.ca
A huge directory of green businesses and services in Ottawa-Gatineau
Ontario Environmental Directory
Listing environment groups, organizations and agencies across the province.
City of Ottawa: Water and Environment
Information about various 'green' programs run by the City of Ottawa.
Ecology Ottawa
A volunteer non-profit group working to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada
EnviroCentre
A non-profit organization that works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by delivering energy-efficiency goods and services.
Gatineau Park Protection Committee
A standing committee of the New Woodlands Preservation League, it insists that the public interest prevail over all other factors in park management, and that its history be presented fairly and truthfully.
The Greenbelt
Over 200 square kilometres of protected greenspace that surrounds urban Ottawa.
Green Drinks Ottawa
An informal group meeting every second Thursday of the month.
Living Lightly
A project spearheaded by David Chernushenko. Encourages participants to share their vision of a better way of living with each other and with the world at large
1000 Solar Rooftops
A collaboration of citizens, businesses, and non-profits in Ottawa, formed to educate and encourage residents to install solar photovoltaic or thermal systems on their homes and businesses.
Ottawa Buy Local Food Guide
Listings stores, markets and other locations where you can find locally produced food.
OttawaCarPool.ca
Search for rides available or offer a ride to your fellow commuter.
PERC - Peace and Environment Resources Centre
This group provides public education about peace, environment and social justice issues, and publishes the Peace and Environment News.
Sustainable Ottawa
A community energy co-op working to make sustainable technologies, products and services more accessible and economically viable.
Sustainable North Grenville
Created to raise awareness about sustainability issues in North Grenville, and to share information with those who would like to see the community become more sustainable.
Transition Ottawa
Helping to face the challenges of peak oil /climate change by encouraging practical solutions on a local scale.
Young Environmental Professionals - National Capital Region
A network of environmental and sustainability professionals and engaged citizens.

Shops & Services

Arbour Environmental Shoppe
ecochick
EcoEquitable
A non-profit small scale textile manufacturing enterprise creating work for immigrant women, the unemployed and part-time workers. Items created using recycled materials.
EcoOttawa
Eco TAV (napkins & bags)
Eko Bear (eco-friendly toys)
Green Pedal e-scooters
Green Tree Eco Fashion
Scooteretti
The Healthiest Home
VertDesign
vrtucar - car sharing