REEP Green Home Workshops: Winter 2012

Our free workshops are held regularly at REEP House for Sustainable Living, 20 Mill Street, Kitchener and at other locations throughout Waterloo Region.

Put Your Driveway and Sidewalks on a Low Salt Diet

Thursday, February 9, from 7 to 9 pm at REEP House for Sustainable Living (Register) | (Click for details)

Toxic-Free Home Cleaning Products

Saturday, February 18, from 2 to 4 pm at REEP House for Sustainable Living
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Put Your Driveway and Sidewalks on a Low Salt Diet

Alternative Products and Hands-On Tips for Your Home

Presented by:

• Colleen Brown, Communications Coordinator, Source Water Protection Programs, Region of Waterloo
• Cheryl Evans, Water Education and Event Coordinator, REEP Green Solutions

Date: Thursday, February 9, from 7 to 9 pm
Location: REEP House for Sustainable Living, 20 Mill Street, Kitchener
(Registration Required - Click Here to Register)

Nobody wants to slip and slide on their sidewalks and driveways, but nobody wants too much salt to burn pet paws, damage plants, and pollute rivers and groundwater either. What can we do to reduce our salt use? What are the best winter tools for shoveling and chipping? What are the most effective salt alternative products?

Come and find out about the Region of Waterloo’s Smart About Salt program from Colleen Brown, Communications Coordinator, Source Water Protection Programs at the Region of Waterloo. Be prepared to bundle up and head outside with Cheryl Evans, REEP’s Water Education and Events coordinator to try a variety of chippers, shovels and salt alternatives, and see what works best for you.

Workshop includes:

• Introduction to RAIN Program
• Description of the and Smart About Salt program
• Understanding the problem at the residential level
• Mechanical tips and techniques for reducing ice
• Review of alternative products
• Outdoor test of shovels, choppers, salt alternatives on test ice patches
• Discussion of best practices on permeable paving

This workshop is part of the RAIN program, which promotes an ecological approach to stormwater management.

This workshop is supported by: the City of Kitchener’s Local Environmental Action Fund, Green Communities Canada, Ontario Power Authority, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Regional Municipality of Waterloo

 

 

Toxic-Free Home Cleaning Products

Greener Cleaners that Make Your House Sparkle

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Presented by:

• Karin Kliewer, Little City Farm
• Cheryl Evans, Water Education and Events Coordinator, REEP Green Solutions

Date: Saturday, February 18, from 2 to 4 PM
Location: REEP House for Sustainable Living, 20 Mill Street, Kitchener

Hard water leaves rings on our toilet bowls and crust in our kettles and coffee makers. Our kids and pets leave stains on our walls and carpets. Colds and viruses lurk on our door knobs and countertops. How do we banish lime, remove stains and disinfect our homes without putting unwanted chemicals into our air and water?

Find out from our natural cleaning expert how to move from frustration to action! Roll up your sleeves and make your own all-purpose antibacterial spray to take home. Next take our Stain Buster challenge to test a variety of simple recipes on some stubborn stains! Participants will also receive recipes for an all-natural oven cleaner, furniture polish, window cleaner, lime scale remover, mold killer, vinegar deodorizer, and creamy soft scrubber.

Workshop includes:

• Introduction to RAIN and challenges with cleaning products
• Simple recipes and cleaning techniques
• Hands-on components:
  • Make your own All-Purpose Antibacterial Spray with natural ingredients including pure essential oils of thyme, sweet orange, lavender and tea tree
  • Stain Buster challenge against the toughest stains

This workshop is part of the RAIN program, which promotes an ecological approach to stormwater management.

This workshop is supported by: the City of Kitchener’s Local Environmental Action Fund, Green Communities Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation

Workshops are Free

Workshops are available to all members of our community free of charge. You are welcome to support our work towards healthier homes and sustainable living in Waterloo Region. (Tax receipts provided for donations of $20 or more.)

Register Online or Call Us

Online: Click "register" above by the topic and date you would like.
By Phone: You may also call REEP at 519-744-9799 to register.