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Anti-idling program - The City of Vaughan is committed to reducing vehicle emissions that contribute to smog and climate change that adversely affect air quality health by encouraging non-traffic related idling.
Bylaw 174-2004 - prohibits the idling of vehicles for more than five consecutive minutes.
Green Buildings are key to urban environmental sustainability is establishing a sustainable built form. Most cities are encouraging residents to have more energy efficient buildings. The adoption of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings have become more prominent.
Pesticide Free Vaughan - In 2009, the Province of Ontario passed a provincial regulation banning the cosmetic use of pesticides which supplanted municipal pesticide by-laws. More information on pesticides and their alternatives from a homeowner perspective can found at the Ministry of Environment site.
20-Minute Makeover - a challenge activity that encourages community groups, schools and businesses to pick up litter for 20 minutes on a designated day every April. In addition to providing free garbage and recycling bags, the City of Vaughan arranged for garbage pickup for participating groups.
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