Have you noticed this winter is more mild than usual? It's not just El Niño, but climate change playing its part. Climate change is shifting our temperatures and causing more extreme weather events⛈️🌬️ Let's all do our part to help our environment🌎 Check out what we’re doing

Plastic can take more than 1,000 years to break down. This waste ends up in landfills or as litter, harming our environment and wildlife. To help reduce plastic waste, we've established a new policy to limit single-use items purchased in all City facilities and operations. Find

Each small action can make a big difference in reducing our carbon footprint 🌍 Go green: Choose electric cars and appliances⚡ Walk, bike or take the bus 🚲🚶♀️🚌 Reduce waste 🗑️ Shop local 🏪 Enjoy plant-based meals🥦 Learn more: bit.ly/3NYEnz8 Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Doing some meal prep this weekend? Consider litterless lunches. Use a reusable water bottle and pack your food in reusable containers and dishes. Meal-prepping also helps to reduce food waste. Learn more: bit.ly/4bcz0X4

In a circular economy, nothing goes to waste. It aims to minimize waste & maximize resources. Consider: ♻️Recycling items 🧵Repairing broken items 🧓Donating unwanted items 🥗Finding ways to repurpose items bit.ly/4adKDvl Mississauga Parks & Recreation #InternationalDayofZeroWaste

April is the perfect time for Spring cleaning but what do you do with all your leftover items? Starting today until April 29th, you can recycle your unwanted clothing, textiles, and electronics to a City facility near you! Learn more at bit.ly/3J1RBYO

Had a great time at the Community Electric Vehicle & Plug'n Drive Test Drive Event today. 🔋🚘 I learned about EV ownership from the Mississauga EV Society, checked out the City’s electric fleet, & participated in micromobility demos to understand sustainability initiatives. 1/2

We're working to increase the number of electric vehicle chargers in Mississauga🚗 🔌 This is part of our efforts to reduce emissions and reach our climate change targets. Check out where to find an EV charger: bit.ly/3S3Snc7 Mississauga Parks & Recreation

You may not realize it, but you consume much more plastic than you think. Recent research shows that plastics can enter our bloodstream through contaminated food, water & air Let's reduce plastic waste this #PlasticFreeJuly Learn more: bit.ly/3XySG2T Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Have broken electronics, bicycles, toys or clothing you want to throw away? Don’t! Learn how to repair your items and extend their lifecycle at the repair hub at the Malton Library on August 10th from 11am to 4pm. Sign up for a free one-hour appointment at bit.ly/467T1Mf

Want to build a garden suite in your backyard? We can help make it easier… 1. Check out our pre-approved plans 2. Choose the studio or one-bedroom model 3. Put together your building permit application Visit mississauga.ca/garden-suites for more info.

Littering, especially plastic debris, poses a severe threat to ecosystems and aquatic life in bodies of water like the Credit River. Almost 10,000 tonnes of plastic waste enters Ontario’s Great Lakes every year. More about litter: bit.ly/4dE4WEQ Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Heading to the waterfront or any of our parks? Remember: 🗑️Place litter in the correct container 🐕 Pick up after your pets 🚗 Park in permitted parking areas only 🔥 Barbecue in designated areas only & dispose of hot coals in the designated bins Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Consider taking small actions actions to help reduce your carbon footprint 🚶Walk, bike, ride an e-scooter or use public transit more 🌳Plant native trees ⚡Make your home as energy-efficient as possible More about home retrofits: bit.ly/3UEcTlV @saugaparkrec

Littering may seem insignificant, but it has a bigger impact than we realize. Littering affects our environment in harmful ways. More about the effects of littering: bit.ly/4dE4WEQ Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Our staff are working hard to address litter in the city. Despite our efforts to add more waste bins and empty the bins often, litter continues to blanket our public spaces. Let's all do our part and properly dispose of waste. Learn more: bit.ly/4dE4WEQ Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Illegal dumping is a serious issue in Mississauga parks, with paint cans, furniture and construction materials being most commonly dumped items. Help protect our green spaces - if you see garbage or debris, report it to 311. Learn more: bit.ly/3XsShhN Mississauga Parks & Recreation

The leaves may be starting to cover the ground but litter shouldn’t be. 🚯🍂 Organize a Clean-Up today with all your friends to get our parks ready for the winter! Get started at bit.ly/4dgYh2t City of Mississauga

Keep Mississauga clean – please pick up after yourself and pets. Remember, dog waste goes in waste or designated dog waste collection stations, not recycling bins or thrown on the ground. Learn more about how to keep our city litter-free: bit.ly/4dE4WEQ Mississauga Parks & Recreation

Help us keep Mississauga litter free 🗑️ Join us for group park clean-up at various parks on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Clean-up supplies will be provided at each location for those who register. Register today: bit.ly/4h4CNIJ Mississauga Parks & Recreation