Category: Blog
Are you ready to celebrate a Waste Free Holiday?
How are you wrapping your presents this Christmas? With Saturday comics that are recyclable or with traditional wrapping paper that isn’t? What types of gifts are you giving? Ones that end up in landfill in the future because you gave things that were neither needed nor wanted or are you giving ones that create lasting…
Consumerism and You
A new school year has begun and already teachers feel they have no time to prepare a comprehensive lesson plan that could help students understand how their consumer choices affect the environment. And parents are challenged to provide extra learning opportunities at home. There is free help available. If you are a teacher, parent or…
Click Your Way to Local Environmental Information!
Creativity is found everywhere and we think you will see it on the pages of TREA’s updated website. Although much has changed, all of the resources that we have created over the years are still part of the site and more will be coming. Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback on the site…
How an Intern Can Make a Significant Difference to the Environment
Last spring, while finishing my third year at Western University, I decided to participate in an Internship as an extension of my academic program. While sorting through the different placements available to the Media, Information and Technoculture students, one in particular jumped out at me. The Thames Region Ecological Association (TREA) was offering to hire…
Bikes, Bikes, Everywhere!
Cycling – an excellent source of exercise; an excuse to get outside and get some fresh air; a low-impact method of transportation; a great way to spend quality time with friends and family. Whatever your motive, cycling is enjoyed by many and should be celebrated for all the good things it brings us. June in…
Make a Difference in your Spare Time
As a local, non-profit, registered charity – TREA is fuelled by the countless hours put in by their volunteers. Week after week, they work towards a cause that impacts each and every member of the London community. We believe in the development of an ecologically sustainable plan, and these volunteers do their part to implement…
What it means to be GREEN
As a Londoner for four years now, I’ve tried to soak up as many amazing (and FREE!) festivals at Victoria Park as my busy school and work schedule has allowed. This year, however, I was lucky enough to land a job that has put me smack-dab in the middle of all the excitement (and sometimes…
