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Ocean Wise makes waves in seafood sustainability

Ocean Wise makes waves in seafood sustainability

April 05, 2012

The Vancouver Aquarium is well recognized as an international tourist destination, but another equally important offering of ours focuses on impactful conservation, research, and education programs.


Consumers Will Save The World (If You Give Them Points)

Consumers Will Save The World (If You Give Them Points)

March 20, 2012

A recent study on why mainstream consumers weren't buying into the green movement found the majority of consumers were willing to act sustainably but the incentives simply weren't motivating.


Do you consider yourself an ethical consumer?

Do you consider yourself an ethical consumer?

February 14, 2012

More than half of Canadians (58%) consider themselves to be ethical consumers, but being an ethical shopper is not as easy as it might appear.


Disposable plastic bags to disappear in Korean super supermarkets

Disposable plastic bags to disappear in Korean super supermarkets

February 08, 2012

According to South Korean Ministry of Environment (KMOE), five major supermarket chains (about 800 stores) have suspended the use of disposable plastic bags as of February 1, 2012


Apartment Owners, Residents key to the 'green economy'

Apartment Owners, Residents key to the 'green economy'

January 31, 2012

Energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily buildings could save U.S. building owners and residents up to $3.4 billion nationwide.


Make Practical Green Part of Your Future Proof Brand

Make Practical Green Part of Your Future Proof Brand

January 30, 2012

Ever since the Kyoto Protocol imposed restrictions on industrial countries, we’ve made it our objective to create less carbon dioxide emissions. Only problem is, we won’t do it if it entails any form of sacrifice.


UN Global Compact Joins Forces with the Fashion Industry

UN Global Compact Joins Forces with the Fashion Industry

January 30, 2012

The fashion industry has the potential to lead the push toward more sustainable solutions that address critical environmental, social, and ethical challenges on a global scale.


Top 10 Residential Green Building Trends to Watch in 2012

Top 10 Residential Green Building Trends to Watch in 2012

January 20, 2012

Here’s a list of some top trends that will help accelerate growth in the residential market, as compiled by the Earth Advantage Institute.


'To Your Health' - Distillery sludge used to treat radioactive sites

'To Your Health' - Distillery sludge used to treat radioactive sites

January 16, 2012

Mining uranium ore leaves sites contaminated with toxic, radioactive material. According to a new study, contaminated sites can be treated with sludge from the treatment of distillery wastewater in bioreactors.


It's Apple On Wheels

It's Apple On Wheels

January 09, 2012

In many cases, the powertrain is the only real ‘fingerprint’ that sets one car manufacturer apart from the other. But now, bye bye, fingerprint.


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