The world’s leading clothing brands develop new purchasing commitments as part of Canopy’s Fashion Loved by Forest campaign. Continue reading Global clothing brands look to eliminate endangered forests from viscose fabric
Get out and enjoy the gifts that winter brings. Continue reading David Suzuki: Let’s celebrate the gifts of winter
The Seton Urban District in south Calgary promises to be one of the most comprehensive mixed-use developments in North America. Continue reading A sustainable urban centre takes shape in Calgary
Troc-Exchange, a Vancouver-based online business that connects communities for trading or swapping goods, has announced the launch of its values-driven bartering website with hopes of reinventing the way we consume.
Christine and Yvan Saché were inspired to create Troc-Exchange.com in Paris, after seeing that unsustainable lifestyles were increasingly causing stress in their beautiful city. When they were no longer able to live with the environmental issues they confronted daily, they decided to make a change a… Read more.. Continue reading Troc-Exchange explores the virtues of collaborative consumption
New data from Canada Walks shows that a whopping 41 percent of children were driven to school before the group took aim to reduce that number by increasing the rate of walking and cycling for the school journey. Continue reading Canada Walks gets kids walking to school
In this exclusive sneak peek from EcoParent magazine, Environmental Defence executive director, Rick Smith, makes the case for nature-based learning. Continue reading To nurture our kids, with nature
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is offering a fresh, new season of Conservation Volunteers events just in time for both National Volunteer Week and Earth Week. Continue reading Nature Conservancy launches volunteer initiative for National Volunteer Week
Get ready for the first issue of EcoParent magazine, a new Canadian print publication that will cater to eco-savvy and eco-curious parents. Continue reading Introducing EcoParent magazine
Merve and Anne Wilkinson, who spent their lives managing forested areas sustainably on Vancouver Island, have both passed away — Merve recently and Anne a few years ago. Continue reading Video retrospective: Merve and Anne Wilkinson – Wildwood Forest
The 2011 Tides Canada Top 10 were recently announced, recognizing the nation’s most innovative and forward-thinking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and real-world impact in addressing today’s most pressing environmental and social problems. Continue reading Tides Canada’s Top 10 Canadian grassroots initiatives
Earth Day Canada’s Upcycling Challenge is wrapping up but you still have one week to submit your upcycling project! Continue reading Earth Day Canada’s Upcycling Challenge
Eco-Fair featuring exhibits, forums and discussion groups on current topics, 100 mile lunch for 100; keynote by Elizabeth May; 29 October 2011. Continue reading Bells Corners Eco-Fair
