Kingston falls short of their hopeful release of a green bin system, with a new launch date of Spring 2009. The City wants to reduce household waste by 65% by 2012...is paying for / reducing garbage bags part of the solution?
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It's Not Easy Being Green
Bus Advertising Gond Bad
WFT??? A bus ad in Kingston encourages people to forget about public transit, and drive single serving automobiles instead.
Constuction begins on 86-turbine farm
Despite concerns from the community, pieces of the 86-turbine wind farm have begun to arrive at Wolfe Island in Kingston.
Death of the Drive Thru
Kingstonist explores all sides (enviro, health, financial, social) of the anti-drive thru movement. Do we call for a ban, ask for limitations, or proceed to get fatter than ever before?
The Windy City
A proposed wind farm is believed to be a bad thing by local residents who fear for the safety of protected wetlands.
Is Your Water Safe?
The City of Kingston rolls out a second level of water testing, while one resident says it's simply not enough. Replacing the service connection is the best way to ensure water conservation, and safety.
What to do with your E-Waste?
With blue, grey and an upcoming green bin in the works, Kingston is still lagging behind other communities. Regarding E-Waste, the city has done little by means of colleciton, and their plans are less than stellar for the near future. Get with the times Kingston!
Take the Free Ride Challenge
Kingston offered free bus rides on earth day, but does anyone care? The bus system in Kingston sucks!