Community Sustainability Projects

Take Action in Your Community!

Are you interested in learning more about the Greenprint – Markham’s Community Sustainability Plan. [PDF] What about how to increase the sustainability in your community? Check out these projects and get involved with promoting sustainability and raising awareness on important topics such as climate change, upcycling, organic gardens, and sustainable communities. Join in on a project and help Markham put the Greenprint into action!

Our Current Projects

Home Energy Retrofits and Efficiency Upgrades

Calling all homeowners in Markham! Did you know that retrofitting your home for energy efficiency can reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and decrease your home's greenhouse gas emissions? Start your journey and fight climate change by participating in one of our home energy programs.  

Community and Allotment Gardens

Markham is home to community and allotment gardens across the City, targeted at condo & apartment dwelling residents who want to grow their own food or residents of Markham who want more growing space! Check out the City owned Kirkham Gardens in Ward 7 today!

Markham’s Milk Bag Program (On Hiatus)

Turn your milk bags into mats! Markham’s Milk Bag Program promotes upcycling through the reuse of cleaned 4 litre milk bags that can be woven into mats. In the past we have sent completed mats to Haiti as humanitarian aid. It is a great project for community groups, schools, camps, and senior homes to take on.

Bayview Glen SNAP

Live in the Bayview Glen neighbourhood? Get involved in transforming your neighbourhood to become more sustainable through a Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP).

Climate Wise Building Challenge

The City of Markham is pleased to participate in the first ever Climate Wise Building Challenge - a friendly competition between York Region buildings. Participants compete to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and improve building energy efficiency through collaboration, education, and innovation.

EnviroPacks

If you’re visiting the library, check out an EnviroPack! They are a fun and engaging way to teach kids about important environmental issues such as energy, biodiversity, gardening, and waste.