CAA Niagara recognizes the importance of sustainability and practicing eco-friendly activities. We're proud to share our commitment to greener practices with you, our readers! Discover the many ways you can contribute to improving your community.
Go Greener at Home
Upgrade to energy-efficient light bulbs
Since natural lighting doesn't always suffice, try switching to energy-efficient light bulbs. They typically use between 70 to 90 percent less energy on average compared to conventional incandescent bulbs and last 15 times longer.
Zero Waste Kitchen Supplies
Cycling through sponges, towels, and plastic bags creates a lot of household waste. As an alternative, think about switching to sustainable, natural, or reusable products including compostable bags, and using cloths instead of paper towels.
Consider adding reusable water bottles and coffee cups to your daily routine.
Invest in a Rainwater Collector
Installing a rainwater collector in your yard will help plants thrive and reduce your water bill, all summer long. Check with your municipality when shopping for a rain barrel, as some communities offer free or low-cost options.
Go Greener with CAA Niagara
Sign up for the CAA Digital Magazine
As a Member benefit, CAA Members get access to helpful articles and travel tips in the CAA Magazine. Now, Members can select how they receive this great content, either online or through a mailed paper version. To update your preferences, navigate to My Membership in MyAccount.
Opt into eBilling
Reduce the amount of paper mail you receive to your home by opting into electronic billing. This option lets Members receive important renewal reminders through email rather than a mailed paper statement. This preference can also be found by navigating to My Membership in MyAccount.
Drop off old electronics at a CAA Niagara Branch
Through March 2022, you can visit any CAA Niagara location to dispose of your old handheld electronics and small appliances. All items collected will be taken to Habitat for Humanity and will then be sold in their retail stores or recycled. Habitat for Humanity will then receive payment for the gadgets and devices that are recycled - which they then put towards building homes for families in Niagara.
Recycle old plastic gift cards
CAA Niagara has partnered with TerraCycle to help reduce plastic waste. Zero Waste Boxes have been set up for you to drop off your old gift cards, expired Memberships, bank cards, and IDs. Once full, the bins will be picked up and the plastic cards will be melted down and repurposed.
There are plenty of ways to add green to your routine. Do you have your own suggestion to add to the list above? Use the hashtag #CAAGoesGreen to join the conversation! To learn more about additional sustainable services at CAA Niagara, visit our website here.
Ontario