Caught You Being Green 
October 27, 2026
Every day, people in our communities are choosing greener ways of living, one small action at a time. Together, they help build a shared commitment to sustainability. Here are just a few Great People making a difference.
From T-Shirts to Tote Bags
Ryan Hall
Sustainability and creativity go hand in hand at Ryan Hall, Bridgewater, N.S. Recreation Programmer Karen Coulstring regularly incorporates environmentally conscious activities into her recreation programming, giving residents opportunities to have fun while making a positive impact. In celebration of Upcycle Day, residents transformed donated t-shirts into reusable shopping bags, giving old items a new purpose and helping reduce waste.
A Greener Way Forward
Parkland at Home
For Emeka Okolie, a Personal Attendant/Companion with Parkland at Home, sustainability is more than a campaign, it is a lifelong commitment. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting it for future generations, Emeka encourages simple, mindful choices that reduce waste. Whether carrying a reusable shopping bag, bringing a refillable water bottle, or choosing reusable containers, he believes small actions can create meaningful change.
Cheers to Sustainability
Opal Ridge Hall
Opal Ridge Hall, Dartmouth, N.S., celebrated Plastic Free July with a coffee break featuring reusable mugs. The simple initiative brought team members together while helping to reduce single-use waste and promote more sustainable everyday habits.
Middle row: Kristine Ortega, Philip Leblanc, Courtney Amamio, Natalie Johnstone, Danielle Thakur, and Christine Crowell
Back row: Kevin Connolly, Kelsey Brown, Lisa Grandy, Dolapo Olugbemide, Mark Aymar, and Manuel Alibagon
Did you know?
53 team members received Caught You Being Green recognitions through Moments, celebrating the actions they took to support a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
