STOP THE MEGA QUARRY!
Hey everyone, Reduce the Juice usually shares fun stories or what’s going on during the project, but this time it’s serious. There’s a Mega Quarry being proposed in an area near and dear to RTJ’s heart, as it’s just north of Shelburne, RTJ’s birthplace. Here’s the deal on the Quarry. Brace yourself for this. The Highland Companies, backed by The Baupost Group, a Boston based hedge fund, has made application... Read More
Humidity and storm clouds don’t scare us!
The team with the famous Waterloo Mexican sausage man We’ve had a hot a sticky couple of days and the clouds seem to be growing darker, but it’s held off so far. Fingers crossed! Knock on wood! Yesterday we talked to lots of students in Waterloo’s famous University Plaza. Initially, they thought we were looking for money (something that students never have much of), then when we explained what we were “selling” they... Read More
Visit us at the Kitchener Farmer’s Market this Saturday!
We’re back at the Kitchener Farmer’s Market again this Saturday, July 31. This time, we’ll be outside the Market on King Street with our renewable energy trailer – you can’t miss us! Come talk to us about how you can participate in the RTJ campaign this summer, check out how renewable energy works and even try a FREE solar-powered snow cone! Fresh local food plus free snow cones? Who can resist?! See you on Saturday! Read More
We’re up and running!
Here we go again! Our new team of students have gone through the RTJ training and are now official students campaigners. Take a look at the pictures from training week to see all the neat stuff we did. The students got to hear about transportation planning, bicycle maintenance and safety, climate change and air quality, water conservation/treatment at a historic Waterloo pump house, and energy efficiency in the home which included going on a energy-audit... Read More
Public Works Yard Community Open House
Title: Public Works Yard Community Open HouseLocation: Waterloo Public Works Yard, Lexington CourtDescription: Come out and learn about all of the different jobs that city workers do to keep our city running smoothly! Reduce the Juice will be there to spread the message of energy conservation too!Start Time: 10:00Date: 2010-06-12End Time: 16:00 Read More
Reduce the Juice is looking for Student Campaigners!
Would you like to join the RTJ team? We’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic students for the summer. Click here to learn more! Read More
Kicking off Bike Month in Toronto
Sara and Michelle (RTJ Team Leaders Extraordinaire) made a trip to Toronto to participate in the festivities kicking off bike month broadcasted by CBC Radio One in the heart of downtown. We celebrated pedal power, talked about cyclist issues, and even met CBC’s Metro Morning host and avid cyclist Matt Galloway! Sara and Michelle with CBC Radio's Metro Morning host Matt Galloway Read More
RTJ Article in the Laurier Cord!
Come check it out here! Read More
Sprawling from Grace
RTJ Movie
Check out the RTJ movie on August 13th at 7pm and other movies throughout the summer at Princess Cinema! Princess Cinemas Read More
