WASWC aims to keep our environment clean and green
Municipalities looking to better manage waste might want to take a look at Westmorland-Albert Solid Waste Corporation.
A recession is a good time to go green
No better time than the recession for turning your plain old business into a Canadian Green Business according to this article.
Ottawa condos Canada’s largest complex of energy misers
Couple all this LEED green goodness with the fact that it’s a condo (i.e. dense with people) and you’ve got a recipe for greenness!
Nissan signs deal making B.C. the Canadian launch point for LEAF electric car
Seems to be turning into a car blog around here. The Nissan Leaf is set to make its debut in Vancouver.
Mayflower Canada announces “Go Green” initiative
Mayflower moving gets on the Green bandwagon.
Canadians consider being environmentally unfriendly a faux paux, poll suggests
So being environmentally unfriendly is now like passing gas in a elevator.
More on cars: If your Green Canadian Business needs a new vehicle, now’s the time to buy. According to the Globe and Mail, the Ford Escape Hybrid is a good choice. Of course, if all you need is a Smart car, get that instead.
Green, lean retailers attract more grocery shoppers: survey
While Canadians may not, according to one survey, be into paying more for green products, they are willing to go out of their way to visit green retailers.
Poorer consumers greener than we are
Now that’s not particularly good news. Canadians are less likely to pay a premium than those from poorer countries. And 20% wouldn’t pay a premium at all? Personally, I don’t think green products should cost more but I have no problem if they do.
You may be considering a new vehicle for your Green Canadian Business and this article makes the case for significant efficiencies of new vehicles. If you’ve got an ancient delivery van or business vehicle, now might be the time to buy.
Ont. gives green energy price guarantee
Yesterday, I said government wasn’t stepping up to the plate. At least the Ontario government seems to be making an effort. WIth fixed energy costs, it will be easier for Ontario green businesses in the alternative energy production sector to secure investments.
Canada spending less on green stimulus projects than other G20 countries
Anyone surprised by this news? Anyone? Canadian Green Businesses seem to be picking up the slack, why not government?
Walmart Canada opening first high-efficiency supercentre
Many folks will never be convinced that Wal-Mart can be a force for environmental good. Considering the mounds and mounds of cheap goods they distribute, they have a case. But folks aren’t going to give up their cheap goods so we might as well take what we can get.
Olympic venues awarded for environmental impact
The Vancouver Olympics may be running into some serious financial problems but at least the Games will be green and clean.