Solar Power Workshop at Evergreen Brick Works
Evergreen Brick Works hosts a Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Solar Energy System make the most of renewable energy opportunities. Continue reading Solar Power Workshop at Evergreen Brick Works
Tag: sustainability
The Agitator’s Library
With the worldwide explosion of the Occupy movement, and related Indignado protests in Europe, renewed attention has focused on the possibility of a new high water mark in the push for social change. Each of these four books approaches issues of social change from different perspectives, all drawing from a similarly rich vein of wisdom and experience. Continue reading The Agitator’s Library
Environmental Sustainability Forum for Business – March 7, 2012
Discover the importance of environmental sustainability and the role of business in reducing our ecological footprint at this unique speakers forum.
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Taking the Earth’s pulse: UBC scientists unveil a new economic and environmental index – UBC
(UBC – Feb. 20, 2012) – A growing world population, mixed with the threat of climate change and mounting financial … Continue reading Taking the Earth’s pulse: UBC scientists unveil a new economic and environmental index – UBC
Students at Endeavour Centre to build Canada’s Greenest Home
As part of the Sustainable New Construction: Building a New Future program, students at Endeavour will take on the role of lead builders on a single family residence — a 2,000-square-foot, two-story home that will be built on an infill lot in an older neighbourhood near downtown Peterborough. Continue reading Students at Endeavour Centre to build Canada’s Greenest Home
BuiltSpace introduces web-based “crowdsourcing” technology to save energy in buildings
BuiltSpace Technologies Corporation, a BC-based company that uses collaborative and mobile technologies to improve the sustainability of buildings, has just launched their highly anticipated building community management system. Continue reading BuiltSpace introduces web-based “crowdsourcing” technology to save energy in buildings
BuiltSpace introduces web-based “crowdsourcing” technology to save energy in buildings
BuiltSpace Technologies Corporation, a BC-based company that uses collaborative and mobile technologies to improve the sustainability of buildings, has just launched their highly anticipated building community management system. Continue reading BuiltSpace introduces web-based “crowdsourcing” technology to save energy in buildings
Leading Change: Forum for Young Sustainability Leaders
Leading Change is a Canada-wide movement started by young environmental and sustainability professionals working together to catalyze action and influence positive change locally, regionally and internationally. Continue reading Leading Change: Forum for Young Sustainability Leaders
Open House at REEP House for Sustainable Living
REEP House for Sustainable Living is open to the public on a drop-in basis every Saturday. Drop in and experience REEP’s super-insulated, water-wise century brick home and education centre. Continue reading Open House at REEP House for Sustainable Living
Don’t say the D-word – Science Matters
A kerfuffle is raised every time a comedian, politician, or businessperson uses the F-word or the N-word. I understand that. But to me, the D-word is the most obscene. I’m referring to disposable. Let me explain. Continue reading Don’t say the D-word – Science Matters
Call for Papers: Ecocultures 2012: Transitions to Sustainability
Ecocultures 2012: Transitions to Sustainability A Conference to take place at the University of Essex, 17th -18th April 2012 Ecocultures are communities from whom we can learn the art and science of sustainable living. The aim of Ecocultures 2012 is to advance knowledge of how communities adapt successfully to social-ecological change, maintain resilience and enhance […] Continue reading Call for Papers: Ecocultures 2012: Transitions to Sustainability
Call for Papers: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs
The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University and Hofstra Cultural Center in partnership with Columbia University Center for Sustainable Urban Development and New York University Center for the Sustainable Built Environment present: From the Outside In: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs A Conference at Hofstra University Thursday-Saturday, November 8-10, 2012 This […] Continue reading Call for Papers: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs