Recycling your old cell phone
January 31, 2008
The average lifespan of a cell phone is about 18 months - which, when measured against the number of cell phone users in North America, means that up to 130 million of them are tossed into the waste stream every year.
Stop junk mail with a red dot
January 31, 2008
Only today we dumped out several flyers – putting them directly into the recycling box. That seems a good thing to do, until you consider how much energy goes into the production and distribution of the brightly coloured, glossy mail, and the energy it takes to recycle. Quite a few Canadians feel this way, in fact, according to the Red Dot website, nearly 70% of us are not interested in mail of this type, and a quarter of us toss it without even a second glance.
Tips to reduce your ‘waste line’
January 31, 2008
Is it the end of January already? Here are some new year’s resolution reminders for all of us who made the resolution to be more green. Read more
Vancouver based organic baby food co.
January 25, 2008
We know that baby food is made from condensed fruits and vegetables. So if it’s not organic, the high concentration of fruits and vegetables can have a higher concentration of pesticide residue. This matters because babies’ organs and nervous system are at a crucial stage of development; making them more vulnerable to pesticides. Read more
The 2010 Olympics: carbon neutral?
January 24, 2008
The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games could be one of the most climate-friendly games in history if it follows recommendations set out in a new David Suzuki Foundation report.
Organic sesame seed recall
January 24, 2008
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain pre-packaged and bulk organic sesame seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. CFIA said some of the affected products are pre-packaged and some are in bulk, with a sell date between mid-October of last year and this month.
Campbell behind tougher emission rules
January 24, 2008
Twelve of the thirteen Canadian premiers are on board for tougher emission standards. The Conservative government announced last week that it is preparing regulations at least as strong as new federal rules in the U.S., which require that vehicle fleets show a 22% improvement in fuel economy by 2020.
Join team power smart
January 22, 2008
Join Team Power Smart and help BC become electricity self-sufficient by 2016. Visit www.bchydro.com , use your account number to sign up, set your reduction goal and track your consumption over the next year.
Green events post: jan. 21-28
January 21, 2008
Tuesday January 22, 6:30-9pm Ethical Investing 101 Amnesty International hosts an educational panel discussion developed to provide tools and information to any investor who wants to ensure their investments make a more positive social and environmental impact. More information at www.amnesty.ca/business Suggested donation $10 Location: Labatt Hall (Room 1700 - SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings) Read more
Retailer exploring eco labels
January 20, 2008
Grocery retailer Loblaws – parent company of Real Canadian Superstore - is exploring the idea of adding carbon information to its private label products to show consumers how much carbon dioxide was emitted in their production.
