V!VAearth

Making Today Great… for today’s seniors, and tomorrow’s.

Nothing is more important to our children and grandchildren than the protection of our natural surroundings. That’s why we’ve created V!VAearth – a program to minimize our impact on the environment through “green” policies and practices.

Here are just a few examples of our green commitment:

One of the best ways we can reduce our environmental footprint is to eat locally sourced food. Well, we can’t get any more local than a V!VA Victory Garden! These gardens give our Community Members the opportunity to exercise their green thumbs, while the fruits, vegetables and herbs they grow are served at our community’s dinner tables, or donated to local food banks and other organizations in the community. And the planters are raised for easier, ache-free gardening.		Whenever possible, our retirement communities compost to reduce the amount of “green” waste going into landfills, while creating nutrient-rich soil for our Victory Gardens. Imagine that... healthy, delicious dining with a conscience!
Farmer’s markets are an important part of our commitment to sustainable living. In fact, when we held the Grand Opening of our first Retirement Community, we invited vendors from the local farmers’ market to join the celebration. Farmers displayed and sold their fresh produce, while our neighbours and guests enjoyed fresh produce grown in their own backyard.		We go that “extra mile” to ensure all areas in our communities are equipped with recycling bins, and all Team Members remain committed to our recycling-first philosophy.
Water-efficient landscaping that uses rain barrels to collect water Low-flow toilets for better water efficiency On-site Community Children’s Daycare playgrounds are constructed with recycled materials for an environmentally friendly place to play Carbon monoxide monitoring to ensure indoor environmental quality and safety Change rooms with showers for all staff members to encourage the use of bicycle transportation Scooter storage to promote efficient modes of personal transportation Convenient access to public transit