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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · 3d

🎒 There’s still time to book your class trip to the ZooShare biogas plant! 🌱
See how food waste becomes clean energy ⚡
Perfect for hands-on STEM + sustainability learning.
Book now zooshare.ca/school-tours
#SchoolTrips #STEMEducation #Sustainability

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Jun 20

Cracking some jokes at the Biogas plant 😂 #BIOGAS #torontozoo #funny

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Jun 12

Some Info About Our Biogas Plant at ZooShare! Come by for a summer tour to learn more! #toronto #gta #durhamregion #science #renewableenergy #savetheearth

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Jun 12

Here's Something We Bet You Didn't Know About BioGas! Book a tour today to learn more!! #Biogas #zooshare #science #torontozoo #renewableenergy #savetheearth #greenfuture

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · May 30

ZooShare was thrilled to visit @thetorontozoo.bsky.social this week to celebrate a new partnership to help protect Ontario’s bats 🦇 & Blanding’s turtles 🐢!

Learn more at www.torontozoo.com/mediaroom/pr... 🌿

#ZooShare #OntarioWildlife #SpeciesAtRisk #Conservation 🐾

Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong speaking at the announcement

ZooShare staff members Rob and Joseph attending the announcement for Reverse the Red at the Toronto Zoo

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · May 25

We had over 150 people join us for tours of the biogas plant yesterday for the first day of Doors Open Toronto. We're getting ready for day 2 with tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm today (Sunday) please join us! #DoorsOpenTO #doorsopentoronto

People standing outside the pasteurization shed at the ZooShare biogas plant

People climing the stairs to the top of the digester at the ZooShare biogas plant

People assembled outside the storage tank at the ZooShare biogas plant

People waiting to begin a tour of the ZooShare biogas plant with sign in foreground

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · May 24

Come tour ZooShare’s biogas plant for FREE during Doors Open Toronto, today and tomorrow! 🌱⚡ See how food waste from the city powers the grid.
Visit tinyurl.com/yhajxhtr for full details and tour times
#DoorsOpenTO #ZooShare #Biogas

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · May 21

Come tour ZooShare’s biogas plant for FREE during Doors Open Toronto this weekend, May 24–25! 🌱⚡ See how food waste from the city powers the grid.
Visit tinyurl.com/yhajxhtr for full details and tour times
#DoorsOpenTO #ZooShare #Biogas

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · May 21

Come tour ZooShare’s biogas plant for FREE during Doors Open Toronto this weekend, May 24–25! 🌱⚡ See how food waste from the city powers the grid.
Visit tinyurl.com/yhajxhtr for full details and tour times
#DoorsOpenTO #ZooShare #Biogas

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Apr 22

Today we celebrate the power of biogas and our community’s commitment to a greener planet.

How are you celebrating Earth Day? Let us know in the comments! 💚♻️

#EarthDay #Biogas #ZooShare #GreenEnergy #Recycling #Sustainability #Toronto

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The Toronto Zoo @thetorontozoo.bsky.social · Mar 26

Introducing the second annual ‘Animal Welfare Win Of The Year: Community Choice Awards’! 🏆

Every year, your Zoo tirelessly contributes to the well-being of nearly 3,000 animals in our care.

Meet our nominees and cast your vote by April 4, 2025 ⬇️
bit.ly/3DUNBuo

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Mar 25

We're Leaving X 👋
At ZooShare, we celebrate and embrace diverse voices from all backgrounds to promote a more sustainable future. After much reflection, we’ve decided to leave X (formerly Twitter).
While Twitter was once a valuable space for connection and meaningful conversations—we’re prioritizing platforms that better reflect our values rooted in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We thank you for your support and remain committed to our mission for a more sustainable future for all!
Follow us here on Bluesky and also on Facebook & Instagram to stay connected with our updates and education programming.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · Mar 21

Today is the International Day of Forests. The theme this year is forests and food, celebrating the crucial roles of forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods. Find out more here:

International Day of Forests 21 March | FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Home | International Day of Forests 21 March | FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations The United Nations General Assembly proclai...

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Mar 17

🌍♻️ Innovative Biogas Projects like ZooShare Worldwide! ♻️🌍

🔹 Bio-Bus (UK) – A city bus powered by food & human waste! 🚍
🔹 BTS Biogas (Italy) – Turning farm waste into clean energy. 🍏
🔹 HomeBiogas (Israel) – A backyard system for cooking gas! 🏡

#Biogas #WasteToEnergy #GreenInnovation

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Mar 12

🌿✨ Warmer weather have you thinking about Spring Cleaning? Save energy as you do with these tips!✨🌿

🌀 Air dry laundry to skip the dryer.
🔌 Unplug devices to cut phantom power.
🧼 Use eco-friendly cleaners.
💨 Clean vents for better airflow.

Small changes = BIG impact! ♻️💚

#SpringCleaning #SaveEnergy

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Mar 7

With growing interest in buying Canadian, consider these member-owned co-ops 🇨🇦✨

🍫 La Siembra – Camino Fair trade cocoa & chocolate
🥛 Gay Lea – Dairy products enjoyed in ON & MB

For more co-ops, check out Ontario Co-operative Association #SupportLocal #CoopCommunity #CanadianMade #ShopCoop

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Mar 4

🌱♻️ We loved hosting Branksome Hall students for a tour of the biogas plant! 🎉 They learned how food waste turns into clean energy! ⚡🌍

Spring school tours are now open! 📢 Teachers & parents, book via our website (link in bio)!

#Biogas #EcoEducation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ZeroWaste #STEM

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Feb 25

🌱☀️ Spring is in the air! With the warmer weather rolling in, it’s the perfect time to start planning a field trip to the ZooShare Biogas plant! 🏫♻️

Teachers & parents—bring your students to learn how we turn food waste into renewable energy! ⚡🐘

#SpringFieldTrip #EcoEducation #RenewableEnergy

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Feb 18

🌍🍽️ Food waste = climate change!** Nearly 60% of food in Canada is wasted, releasing methane, a gas 25x worse than CO₂!

✅ Cut emissions 🌱 Save water 💧 Build a greener food system 🍏

Plan meals, use leftovers, compost, and support biogas projects like ZooShare! #FoodWaste #Sustainability

Image of food waste and text "What can we do with food waste? How can we use it for good? ZooShare converts 15,000 tonnes of inedible food waste from landfills into electricity each year"

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Feb 10

Biogas also a clean, green, renewable made in Canada! 🇨🇦♻️

With tariffs & trade wars driving up fossil fuel costs ⛽📈, it's time to invest in local renewables. More Canadian-made energy = more security & affordability! 💡🔋

#Biogas #RenewableEnergy #CleanPower #MadeInCanada #GreenFuture #EnergySecurity

Image of solar panels and wind turbines with text overlay "You can't put a tariff on the wind and the sun - Just Sayin'"

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Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · Feb 5

Step outside and recharge with a winter nature walk! ❄️🌿 Time in nature can reduce stress and boost your mood—so bundle up and explore the beauty around you. Even in winter, there’s so much to discover! Where’s your favorite winter walk spot?

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Jan 22

Our last school tour of 2024 featured the St. Richard School Eco Team—kids from Grades 1–7 learning about biogas & turning waste into energy! 🌱💡

We’re now booking winter/spring tours. Visit zooshare.ca/school-tours to secure your spot! 🗓️

#EcoEducation #WasteToEnergy #ZooShare

School children checking out the ZooShare biogas plant

ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Dec 20

🎉 @thetorontozoo.bsky.social is celebrating 50 amazing years! 🦁🐧 We delivered a letter of congratulations from the ZooShare Board, along with a bottle of ZooReNew organic fertilizer 🌱💚. Here's to 50 years of conservation, education & inspiration! 🙌

#TorontoZoo50 #ZooShare #Sustainability

ZooShare Co-Operative General Manager Rob Grand (right) presents a letter of recognition to Toronto Zoo CEO Dolf DeJong (left)

A bottle of ZooReNew Organic Fertilizer and the framed letter from the ZooShare Board of Directors on behalf of co-op members recognizing the Toronto Zoo's 50th anniversary

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Dec 18

🌱🔋 Renewables like biogas are driving an electrified future! ⚡ Cleaner air 🌬️, better health 🩺, and a healthier planet 🌍 await.

Check out this report on how EVs impact air quality and health!

www.lung.org/clean-air/el...

#RenewableEnergy #Biogas #CleanAir #EVs #HealthMatters #SustainableFuture

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ZooShare Biogas Co-op @zooshare.ca · Dec 10

Turning food waste into renewable energy? That’s the power of biogas! 🌱💡 At ZooShare, we transform leftovers into electricity & fertilizer, reducing emissions & creating a sustainable future. 🌎 #Biogas #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

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