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Sustainable Practices in Peterborough: A Model for Community Engagement and Environmental Action

This case study highlights Peterborough's journey towards sustainability, showcasing key initiatives since 1989. It outlines the establishment of a municipal Task Force on Sustainable Development involving 300 community representatives, the implementation of comprehensive recycling programs, and initiatives for energy and water efficiency in city-owned buildings. Noteworthy achievements include the conversion of railway lines to trails, environmental education programs, and the establishment of strong community partnerships. By 2009, thousands participated in sustainability efforts, establishing Peterborough's reputation as a leading green community in Canada.

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Sustainable Practices in Peterborough: A Model for Community Engagement and Environmental Action

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  1. Sustainable Peterborough: A Case Study Ontario East Municipal Conference September 16, 2009

  2. History/Current Practices • 1989 - Mayor holds Roundtable on Environment • 1991 - Task Force on Sustainable Development, 300 community representatives and membersof public participate

  3. How did things change? • early adoption: extensive recycling programs, lawn watering regulations • low-flow toilet replacement program in mid-’90’s • energy and water efficiency retrofits in a number of City-owned buildings • conversion of RR lines to trails • attention to expanding greenspace

  4. Peterborough Green-Up • Energy – home audits, green solar audit, CFL replacement program, low-income programs • Water – Children’s Water Festival, Well Aware, water efficiency hardware/rain barrels, special projects • Air Quality/Transportation – Active and Safe Routes to School, On-the-Bus workshops, Workplace Challenge, anti-idling education • Landscape - Ecology Park, pesticide education campaign, Green Garden Visit service, Urban Forest program • Waste Reduction – Quest for Less School program, Lug-A-Mug, vermicomposting workshops • Sustainable Business program/Faith and Common Good

  5. Peterborough Green-Up results • 2008 - over 15 000 youth and 9 000 adults participants • over 4 500 energy audits, ~ $2.7 in economic activity & ~$600 000 in grants 2008 • over 500 Well Aware visits • 2009 - 24 000 vehicle trips & 18 Tonnes CO2 in annual Workplace Challenge • 2008 - waste audits in 18 schools with 900 students participating, ~7500 students in Quest for Less • over 170 businesses undertaking energy efficiency measures • currently 80 volunteers inventorying urban trees • over 12,000 students participated in water festival

  6. Has it had an influence? • Region gained reputation as being green • Strong partnerships within community • High level of participation by residents, businesses and organizations • City named 5th best community in Canada for walking

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