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Happy Thanksgiving
Here is a little poem in celebration of the gifts of our awesome planet. Happy Thanksgiving! My breakfast I begin the day with honesty. Not with noise, not with rush - but with the nearness of simple things. An apple, a carrot, a leaf of lettuce, grated by hand -...
Adopting Wise A.I Habits with GentleWays
Artificial intelligence; a new and glamorous technology. As consumers we should ask ourselves what environmental consequences lie beneath the surface. Did you ever wonder how much energy A.I eats up… Read more to uncover!
Tree Equity: Ensuring Green Spaces for All
We are thrilled to announce that GentleWays has received a grant from Nature Canada this fall to advance our work on tree equity in Ottawa. This vital initiative addresses disparities in urban tree cover, as highlighted in the attached CBC article, which shows that...
Our Tree Planting Project
Trees for a healthier living: GentleWays’ commitment GentleWays for OurPlanet is dedicated to rebuilding Ottawa’s urban forests. In partnership with the City of Ottawa and with the support of our community, we are committed to planting trees in every available space...
Menus 4 a Healthier Environment
Our latest video, specially designed for restaurant owners and chefs in Ottawa encourages healthier and more eco-friendly dining choices. Discover how small changes, such as introducing plant-based meals onto restaurant menus can create advantages for both the...
Show your Love for the Planet
We believe in the power of personal leadership and small pro-environmental action
Changing our Menus
With support from the City of Ottawa, our current project is intended to promote more sustainable food options in some Ottawa restaurants
Aida Warah’s speech at the University of Ottawa Sustainable Soirée, March 8, 2023
Greetings and thanks (In French) I was asked why I founded GentleWays fior OurPlanet and what we want to accomplish through it. There are many real reasons why I founded GW in 2019, but the most core reasons are a realisation and an insight. I had been realising AND...
Is Having Enough, Enough?
I was aware of the power of words but, truly, didnt think that one word could trigger so much insight. “Happy New Year my dear Aïda”, the new year card said, “May you always have enough”. When I asked a group of people attending a workshop I was facilitating how...
Our second community tree planting event
Our heartfelt thanks to the many individuals who made our second tree planting at Mowat Farm Park in Barrhaven event a great success. First the Steering Committee – Ashley Janna, Carole Nehme, Colette Corban, Hashem Y Hashem, and Mounir Gedeon – who, over the past...