To take care of our bodies, we eat well, exercise and make sure to get enough sleep. That's our internal environment. The environment that surrounds us -- the air, soil, water and ecosystems -- is equally important for our health and the health and well being of others.
We Can Protect the Environment Around Us:
By reducing consumption and recycling, we reduce the costs and environmental burden of waste.
By driving less and instead taking transit, walking and cycling, we improve air quality as well as our own health and fitness.
By pitching in to clean up, restore and enhance local waterways, shorelines and other ecosystems, we can help native plants and wildlife to flourish
Other tips to care for our environment at home, at school and in the office include natural gardening practices, conserving water and proper waste disposal and recycling
Everyone, from government to individuals of all ages and abilities, can play an important role as stewards of the environment. Burnaby is fortunate to have many dedicated community volunteers who have made a big difference in protecting and enhancing environmentally significant sites throughout the City.