The green goods

Cool green stuff we stumbled across this week: Green My Ride! Facebook has another new green application that allows you to show all your friends how you’re saving the planet, this time by the specific eco-friendly products... 

May 21, 2008 | read the story »

Green grill guide

Barbecue season has officially begun for most Vancouver residents. Like many things we do in our daily lives, there are ways to make your summer barbeque party lighter on the planet - from your choice of grill and fuel to what you... 

May 21, 2008 | read the story »

New report says we can have our fish and eat it, too

A year after the provincial legislature’s Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture recommended a rapid transition to closed-system fish farms, the provincial government continues to support net-pen salmon farming on BC’s south... 

May 16, 2008 | read the story »

What will you do with your climate-change cheque?

Every British Columbian will receive a $100 Climate Action Dividend this June, before the carbon tax takes effect. People are encouraged to use this money on purchases that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and, in the process,... 

May 16, 2008 | read the story »

Bottled water backlash

Chi-chi restaurants are now banning bottled water. How did the ubiquitous accessory become the latest environmental sin? It’s not just daft, it’s decadent. In 2007, Canadians spent over $670 million on bottled water, consuming... 

May 16, 2008 | read the story »

Canada Post goes green

Canada Post says it needs to crack down on junk mail in order to save the environment and - its bottom line. After issuing its first annual corporate responsibility report yesterday, the Crown corp launched a new campaign to encourage... 

May 14, 2008 | read the story »

Welcome aboard, Victoria!

We are proud to announce the launch of Living Green Victoria, the third of our Living Green sites in Canada. The Victoria site will chronicle all things green in BC’s capital city, from city planning to culture, business, arts,... 

May 14, 2008 | read the story »

Vancouver residents want more transit

A new poll shows 69 percent of Metro Vancouver residents support redirecting money away from road expansion projects toward a better public transit system. The Synovate poll, conducted for the David Suzuki Foundation and the Livable... 

May 10, 2008 | read the story »