1% For The Planet was launched by Yvon Chouinard, environmental activist and founder of outdoor clothing company Patagonia, Inc., and … Continue reading Businesses donating 1% of their sales to the natural environment
GreenMarketCanada is a new meeting ground for companies and professional involved in the development, design, construction and operation of greener buildings, buildings which are energy efficient, ecologically responsible and healthy. This new website is designed for people who care about both the built environment and their bottom line.
WWF’s Climate Saver companies show business the way
PARIS, France, Feb. 1 /CNW/ – Twelve major corporations in WWF’s Climate Savers Programme are on course to eliminate at least ten million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually by 2010. If 1,300 more large companies join them, this would fulfil the current climate targets of the Kyoto Protocol, says WWF.
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Chances are your organization will host at least one meeting, conference, seminar or workshop in the coming year. Question is will it be green? Greening your event is a great opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to environmental sustainability and to educate others about what they can do to be more environmentally responsible.
Slowly but surely, RICHARD BLACKWELL writes, executives are embracing environmental standards as ‘the right thing to do’.
Thursday at lunchtime, it’s 4 Celsius outside Robert Mansell’s office at the University of Calgary, right in line with the balmy January temperatures straight across Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax.
Consider the lowly light bulb. Once a routine household purchase, especially as the dark days of winter approached, it’s now … Continue reading Green energy’s poster child
Sustainability Purchasing Network – Home The Sustainability Purchasing Network (Network) is a learning resource for corporate, not-for-profit, academic, government, public … Continue reading Sustainability Purchasing Network
Coastal Revelations’ eco tour operators can help you find the wilderness adventure holiday you Continue reading Coastal Revelations Ecotours
Starting in February, the LCBO will start slapping a 10- or 20-cent deposit on wine and liquor bottles in a bid to boost recycling.
After noticing a serious lack in choices on the market for an alternative to the single use plastic bag, Jenny … Continue reading Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)
A not-for-profit network of B.C. based, fashion industry professionals. Together we are working towards educating the public about our thriving … Continue reading Sustain your style
