[Sust-mar] Sydney Joins Moving Planet Day Movement with "Get Active, Go Local Cape Breton" Event

[Hannah MacDonald]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

 

Sydney Joins International Movement with "Get Active, Go Local Cape Breton"
Event

 

Sydney, NS - This Saturday, September 24th, millions of people across the
globe are taking and calling for action on climate change with Moving Planet
Day. Sydney is hosting one of thousands of events asking citizens to move on
bicycles, unicycles, kayaks, on foot or by any active mode of transportation
to represent a commitment to moving beyond fossil fuels. 

 

'Get Active, Go Local Cape Breton' is inviting residents to come out and
enjoy local food at Sydney's farmers' markets without using any fossil
fuels. ACAP Cape Breton, in partnership with the Cape Breton Regional
Municipality, is hosting the event at both the Cape Breton Farmers' Market
and the Downtown Sydney Farmers' Market. 

 

"There has been a lot of positive momentum behind active transportation in
the CBRM," says Susan King, executive director at ACAP Cape Breton. "Moving
Planet Day is highlighting the importance of reducing our carbon footprint
which fits in nicely with the current healthy living and active
transportation movement here in Cape Breton."


Each market will have a Moving Planet Pledge for Cape Bretoners to show that
they are ready to move past fossil fuels. The first 25 people arriving by
active transportation at each market will be rewarded with $2 in market
money to be used during the day's market. The first market event takes place
from 8:30 am to 1 pm at 340 Keltic Drive and the second takes place 1 pm to
4 pm  at the corner of Pitt and George Streets, Sydney. 

 

For more information, please visit  <http://www.acapcb.ns.ca>
www.acapcb.ns.ca or  <http://www.moving-planet.org> www.moving-planet.org.

 

The Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton is a non-profit,
charitable community organization. Located at 582 George Street in Sydney,
this dynamic group integrates environmental, social and economic factors
into projects focusing on action, education and ecosystem planning. 

 

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Susan King

Executive Director

ACAP Cape Breton

582 George St.

Sydney, NS

B1P 6G9

(902) 567-1628

 <mailto:sking at acapcb.ns.ca> sking at acapcb.ns.ca

www.acapcb.ns.ca

 

 

 

 

 

Hannah MacDonald

Project Manager

ACAP Cape Breton

902.567.1628 (T)

902.567.6282 (F)

www.acapcb.ns.ca

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