BEC Green is short for ”Butterfly Effect Consulting” which, frankly, is too long and cumbersome to type. We’re all about helping to demystify what makes a green building product green and what doesn’t, and finally, to help you locate these products in Toronto.
I started blogging about products and services four years ago and focussed many of my posts on “green” products or energy efficiency ideas. After four great years working at HomeStars, I decided it was time to start a blog dedicated entirely to green building materials available in the GTA, so here it is!
I have a passion for houses, building, and the environment. My Education is a B.Sc., an MA in Environmental Studies and Political Science, and I’m a LEED Accredited Professional.
About my own personal “greeness:” Despite the fact that my son complains that I’m a hippy (I feel like I live with Alex P. Keaton) my greeness is of the practical, almost armchair kind. If it’s easy to do and within my price range, I’ll do it. Conservation in particular is one of the rules I live by — it’s probably why our house looks so dark at night! I’m not one to easily part with my money, so a green product has to be something that actually makes sense before I’ll consider buying it. (For instance, I don’t consider $250 per square foot wool carpet a good buy even if you can put it in your backyard compost when you’re finished with it!) We don’t live a green lifestyle: we’re not vegetarians, we drive two cars (one is a mini van, the other a Jetta Diesel) and we have three kids — all pretty much environmental no-nos. I am a walking contradiction — like most humans.
If we can ever assist you in your review of “GREEN” building products or wish for us to provide materials, Please contact us.
Many Thanks
Kevin Royce
ECO Building Resource
Keep up the good work, mom.
Hey there would you mind letting me know which webhost you’re using? I’ve loaded your blog in 3 different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot faster then most. Can you suggest a good web hosting provider at a honest price? Thank you, I appreciate it!
Hi Barry,
I use Laughing Squid for webhosting. http://laughingsquid.com/