Plastic-Free Summer Challenge: reap the numerous benefits from reducing plastic waste!
August 3, 2021
The City and Sustainable Kingston’s Plastic-Free Summer Challenge encourages you to reduce single-use plastics for the entire summer!
Single-use plastics, commonly referred to as SUPS, are normally used only once before being discarded. Because of their use, size or materials, they are not easily recycled and can pose many risks.
“Flushing plastics and other garbage creates health, safety and environmental risks when equipment fails,” says Julie Runions, Manager, Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations at Utilities Kingston.
Utilities Kingston suggests these alternatives to its top problem-causing plastics:
Period cups or washable cloth pads are environmentally-friendly alternatives to tampons and pads. Never flush any period products or packaging, such as plastic applicators.
KINGSTON With working from home a new normal for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, a city environmental agency is encouraging residents to take part…
Let s wow them again, Kingston: Participate in a special edition of Commuter Challenge!
May 25, 2021
In 2019, the City of Kingston made national headlines by becoming the Commuter Challenge champion. This May 30 – June 5, let’s come back stronger than ever.
“Thanks to the awesome support of residents, our community had the highest percentage of Commuter Challenge participants in Canada, and the second-highest number of participants in the entire country,” says Tess Wittmann, Community Engagement Specialist at Sustainable Kingston.
“This year, let’s wow Canada again,” she adds.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Commuter Challenge will be a little different, here in Kingston. This Commuter Challenge, participants are encouraged to log their recreational runs, rides, strolls and rolls.
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Publishing date: Apr 09, 2021 • 1 day ago • 2 minute read Kingston City Hall is among the municipal buildings closed again. Photo by Elliot Ferguson /The Whig-Standard
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KINGSTON Municipal facilities in the Kingston area have closed and services changed in response to the provincial stay-at-home order.
City Hall and the city offices on John Counter Boulevard are closed.
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Payments can be made online at the city’s website, including purchasing transit passes and paying parking tickets. Other fees and taxes can be paid online or at financial institutions or by dropping off payments at drop boxes at City Hall or 1211 John Counter Blvd.