Target Zero
WE’VE GOT AN IMPRESSIVE GOAL: zero garbage, zero water waste and zero carbon emissions.
We get nearly 4 million visitors a year. That’s a lot of garbage, a lot of toilets being flushed, a lot of exhaust from cars and a lot of expensive power to heat and cool our buildings. With Target Zero, we’re taking every step we can to implement innovative and responsible environmental practices that are good for the planet and the bottom line.
Year Round
Geothermal Heat Pump System
Geothermal Heat Pump System
The Forks Market has replaced its old HVAC system with geothermal heating and cooling.
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Biofuel
Biofuel
From French fries to tractor fuel. We’ve found a way to use the waste vegetable oil from our deep fryers to power our equipment at The Forks.
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Composting
Composting
We are currently composting materials from our restaurants and fresh food producers here at The Forks Market.
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Water Use
Water Use
By changing the way we use water, The Forks Market alone saves three Olympic-sized pools of water every year.
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Recycling
Recycling
Our Target Zero recycling strategy is under constant review. In response to research, results from our waste audits, and consultations with sustainability leaders, we are taking a holistic approach to recycling, with an emphasis on the first “R”: reducing waste at the source.
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Bees & Public Orchard
Bees & Public Orchard
In collaboration with Winnipeg CORE, The Forks created a public orchard with 61 fruit trees including apple, apricot, cherry, pear and plum, and as many as 75 fruit bearing shrubs.
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Cycle Track
Cycle Track
As a way to increase active living and bike access, The Forks is creating a cycle track that would complete the connection from Osborne Village to St. Boniface.
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Future Projects
Future Projects
Because Target Zero is ongoing, we’re constantly looking for more ways to change our impact on the environment. There are a lot of exciting plans in the mix.
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