Upcoming September Environmental Events

Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful summer and are refreshed heading into the cooler temperatures of the fall season. This summer once again will be amongst the hottest on record with accompanying wildfires and destructive storms becoming the new normal.

While we at the BEA are very concerned about the negative consequences of a changing climate, we remain steadfast in our focus on local environmental sustainability and the positive things that we can do to both to adapt to the new reality and do everything that we can to reduce the risk of things becoming worse.

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BEA & Plant Based Treaty present a workshop on recycling , waste management and composting.

This past Thursday, July 24th, 3 members of our BEA board, including David Laing, Aneet Sandhu & Yarim Hinojosa, gave a presentation to the Knightsbridge Association in Brampton. 

This presentation showed the benefits of proper recycling, waste management, composting and the benefits of eating more plants and how proper diversion of waste can help the region of Peel reach its waste diversion targets. 

Did you know? The Peel Region has set a target to divert 70% of all waste away from landfill by 2036. Currently it sits at 50% and diverting more green bin waste would go a long way in helping the Region achieve their target.

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Upcoming Environmental Events This Summer

Enjoy these events while thinking about the environment this summer.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Come on out to Heart Lake Turtle Troopers Family Fun Night on Tuesday July 22nd. Participate in interactive activities for all ages. See where turtles lay their eggs and where they bask in the sun on a hot summer’s day. Visit the Brampton Environmental Alliance table and take the ONE-PLANET LIVING PLEDGE!

Heart Lake Turtle Troopers Family Fun Night 2025

CARABRAM FESTIVAL

Carabram is Brampton’s vibrant multicultural festival, celebrating diverse cultures through music, dance, food, and lively performances from around the world. For an eco-friendly option travel to and from the pavilions by bike. See BikeBrampton.ca for suggested bike travel routes and other information on buying your passport to attend this great event.

2025 Carabram Festival
2025 Carabram Festival

BEA Attends Business Excellence Awards Dinner

BEA Board members attend Business Excellence Awards

This past Thursday evening 7 members of the BEA Board, including: Pauline Thornham, Rajbalinder Ghatoura, Gauravi Sani, Yarim Hinojosa, Amisha Moorjani, Dayle and David Laing, attended a gala awards dinner hosted by the Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT). Each year BBOT recognizes individuals and businesses, large and small, across different categories for their work in growing Brampton’s economy and Brampton’s community through inspiration, innovation, dedication and, determination,

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BEA Past Events

Reconnect Brampton Walking Tour

Your BEA team is taking advantage of April being Earth Month to participate in various activities to promote environmental awareness. Check out the sections below including: Parent Teacher Night at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School,
Sustainable Procurement Workshop at the Rose Theatre,
Reconnect Brampton’s Sip & Stroll Nature Walk in Downtown Brampton,
Earth Day Event at McCandless Park,
CVC Fletchers Creek SNAP Workshop at Brampton City Hall

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BEA Supports Events in Bramalea and Caledon East on March 22nd

BEA Table at Caledon Earth Day Event

Saturday March 22nd was a busy day for the BEA supporting two community tables.

In the morning, the Bramalea Community Network hosted a Health and Wellness Day at the Knightsbridge Seniors Centre. About 30 neighbourhood residents attended including seniors from the Centre as well as families from the surrounding community.

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How Eating Less Meat Helps Address Climate Change

Moosewood Cookbook

Canada’s Food Guide, produced by Health Canada, is a resource that provides practical, evidence-based recommendations to help Canadians make healthy food choices and develop healthy eating patterns. The guide aims to help Canadians meet their nutritional needs while reducing the risk of chronic disease and contributing to overall health and well-being. The first guide was introduced in 1942 and the recommendations have evolved over the years to reflect the latest scientific research.

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