reThink Green

06/06/2026

Here is a little recap of our Green North Gala!

06/05/2026

Wow - what a birthday party!

Last night, we had the privilege of gathering with community partners, supporters, and local leaders to celebrate 20 years of reThink Green, the first anniversary of the Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, and our annual Sustainability Awards.

As we celebrate today, we're reflecting on the people and organizations whose leadership and actions are helping create a more sustainable future for Northern Ontario.

Congratulations to our 2026 Sustainability Award recipients:

Sustainable Business Champion – Closetshare.ca

Community Champion – Jessica Carscadden, The Little Wooden Library

Commuter Champion – Science North & Dynamic Earth

Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing the power of community action, collaboration, and environmental leadership. Together, we are building a greener, healthier, and more resilient future for generations to come.

Happy World Environment Day!

06/02/2026

The Green North Gala is just 2 days away!
As we prepare to celebrate reThink Green's 20th anniversary, the ReStore's first year, local sustainability leaders, and new initiatives shaping a more sustainable North, we'd like to recognize the organizations helping make this event possible.

A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors TD Canada Trust, La Fromagerie, and Knox Hall, for supporting environmental leadership and community impact in our region.

We're grateful to partner with organizations that share our commitment to building a stronger, more sustainable future for Northern Ontario.

Tickets are still available though our Eventbrite page!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-north-gala-tickets-1986840375046?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

One week away! We are so excited to be working with Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North Tickets are on sale, please join us for an evening of celebration!

05/22/2026

Help us recognize local sustainability leaders!

As part of the Green North Gala, reThink Green will be presenting our Sustainability Awards to celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations making a meaningful impact in our community.

We’re currently accepting nominations for three award categories:
🏆 Community Champion
🏆 Business Champion
🏆 Sustainable Transportation Champion

Know someone doing great work? Send your nomination to [email protected] and help us celebrate the people driving positive change in the North.

And don’t forget to join us at the Green North Gala on June 4 at Knox Hall for a celebration of community sustainability and local impact.

Tickets available now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-north-gala-tickets-1986840375046?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/08/2026

🌿 Join us for the Green North Gala! 🌿

Celebrate the past, present, and future of sustainability in the North with reThink Green and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

This special evening will mark reThink Green’s 20th anniversary and the ReStore’s first year, recognize this year’s Sustainability Awards recipients, and launch a new textile recycling initiative.

Enjoy a night of celebration, connection, and community impact featuring a silent auction, music, appetizers, and a cash bar.

📍 Knox Hall
🗓 June 4
🕡 6:30–9:00 PM

Tickets available at the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-north-gala-tickets-1986840375046?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/01/2026

Happening tomorrow! Join our community for a very special Book Talk and Public Joy Mapping with the amazing Jay Pitter.

Saturday May 2
1:00 – 3:00
Greater Sudbury Public Library (Main Mackenzie Branch)

Jay Pitter is a Public Space Practitioner, Adjunct Urban Planning Professor, and Author. Community is at the centre of her work. Her book Black Public Joy explores Black people’s public joy histories, sacred rituals, movements, and contemporary expressions while positioning public joy as civic, cultural, and spatial infrastructure. It can be found on shelves across North America.

Giveaways of some copies will be made during the event. Registration is appreciated, please visit Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury website for the link.

04/29/2026

Happening tonight: Catherine McKenna, former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, activist, and author of Run Like a Girl, will be at Science North for a fireside chat and book signing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s leading voices on climate leadership!

📍 Science North
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Buy tickets at the link below.

Catherine McKenna is coming to Sudbury! Catherine McKenna sera à Sudbury!

04/22/2026

Earth Day is often seen as a moment for awareness, but the real work of sustainability doesn’t happen in a single day. It happens through consistent, local action.

Sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against us, but we keep moving forward. We continue to grow food at the Flour Mill Community Farm, and we create hands-on summer jobs and learning opportunities. We support local businesses through Green Economy North, and help people find meaningful ways to take climate action right here in their community through retrofits Smart Commute.

This work is powered by people showing up, learning, contributing, and taking action in ways that fit their skills and time. Whether you volunteer, work with us, become a member, donate, or visit the farm to see local food systems in action, there are many ways to get involved.

Earth Day is a reminder that real impact comes from what we do together every day. That is worth celebrating.

02/04/2026

We're looking for new Board Members!

By joining our Board of Directors, you can support local environmental leadership, guide impactful programs, and help reThink Green grow stronger for the future.

Our Board meets once per month, and members have the opportunity to participate in subcommittees, events, and engagement activities.

Interested? Send us a DM, or email us at info @ rethinkgreen.ca