To the socially conscious members of Taking Action McGill:
Four U2 Undergrads at McGill have started a website www.munzer.ca, Montréal’s first online landlord ratings website. The goal is bringing transparency to the rental market by bridging the information gap between landlord and tenant. Users search for their landlord and view his/her ratings. Users can also post landlord ratings as well as anecdotal comments. Note that this service not only warns tenants about potential problem landlords, it also rewards landlords who have provided quality service.
Check landlord ratings at Munzer.ca, and please also fill out a landlord profile to enhance the service our website provides. By pooling our information we can improve the rental market in our city.
Cheers,
Munzer.ca Staff
Some inspiration for the rest of us.
These students took on a great initiative, got people involved in and aware about waste reduction, and they ended up learning a lot themselves as well.
If you want to learn more you can contact them at aninconvenientbag@gmail.com or you can find their group “An Inconvenient Bag” on Facebook.
AN INCONVENIENT BAG – WASTE REDUCTION CHALLENGE
From March 16-23 2006, we ran a contest where participants were required to keep track of everything they threw away and recycled on a provided log sheet. Two points were awarded to garbage items, and one point to recycled. Prizes were awarded for participation.
Prizes were all donated by local businesses and we did some fundraising for a $25 cash prize for the winner and $115 donated to the David Suzuki Foundation
The contest was hugely successful and helped raise awareness of responsible consumption. We would encourage anyone interested to run a similar contest, or even just take on such a challenge on their own. It’s a real eye-opener!
What can you do to make a positive change regarding your use and recycling of batteries? Find out from one of our contributors on our Events/Initiatives Page or click here heavy metal.
Reminder
GreenDrinks tonight from 5 to 7p at the Thompson House (3650 McTavish). Code Phrase: “Are you green?”
also…
“Join us for free refreshments, drinks, music and interesting conversations on Wednesday at 6p onwards at the QPIRG office (3647 University St., 3rd Floor). Don’t be affaid: we are friendly!” from GreeningMcGill
learn more here at greeningmcgill or Your Events/Initiatives
