Earth Day Canada’s Upcycling Challenge Contest!
Wondering what to do with that old lamp you have gathering dust in the basement? Maybe you could turn it into a vase! What about an old unused trunk? Could it become a chest of drawers? If you’re oozing with creative talent and have Martha Stewartesque qualities...Thought Provoking Keynote Address at Greenbuild
Greenbuild NEXT International Expo was jam-packed with places to go, people to see and things to do. There was absolutely not one dull moment to be had. To give you an idea of how big this conference has become, there were about 25,000 attendees, 1700 exhibitors, 105...
GreenBuild NEXT 2011 Comes to Toronto (and so do I)
For years I’ve read with envy about GreenBuild International Conference and Expo — the largest green building conference in North America. GreenBuild is jammed packed with new building materials, as well as seminars with the foremost thinkers and doers in...
New Ottawa Home is aiming for LEED Platinum. Oh, and it’s Earthquake Resilient Too.
Given the earthquake that happened on August 23, 2011, how appropriate that I was sent this information about a new earthquake resilient residential complex being built in the Glebe area of Ottawa. Not only is the residence aiming for LEED Platinum certification, it...WalkTO: Green Toronto Walking Tour
WalkT.O. is a different kind of walking tour company. Started by a teacher/entrepreneur, Michelle Galea, and travel/environmental journalist, Crystal Luxmore, the company focuses on a different Toronto by looking at issues from our environment to the vibrant cultural...
3 Bedroom “Green” Chicago Home for sale: $129,900 (and you thought a green home had to be expensive)
Chris McAuliffe is the owner of CM Real Estate Developments, a Chicago-based company. I had the opportunity to speak with him about an interesting project he’s just finished: Instead of demolishing this home in Cicero IL, a suburb of Chicago, and starting from...Weekly Round Up of Eco Building and Other Eco News from around the Web
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the ecosphere. Keeping up with what’s happening in green building and on the environmental front would be a full-time job in itself. Here are a few of some of the thought-provoking the articles from the last week. Nearly...Ontario GreenSpec’s Home Sweet Home Award Winners!
On April 12th, Ontario GreenSpec hosted the second annual Home Sweet Home awards — a competition dedicated to promoting green home building practices in Ontario. It’s heartening to see a growing number of builders and homeowners taking significant steps...Weekly Round Up of What’s New in Green Building and Eco-News
Here is a round up of some of the interesting green building and green living articles I’ve read this week. Toronto is unique because of its Ravine System: A few years ago I finally discovered the bike trail system through our city’s complex ravine system....Green Building News (and other Eco information) from around the Web
I read a lot; It’s the only way to stay somewhat current on what’s happening in the world of green building, and the environment. Below is a list of my favourite articles from this past week....Home Sweet Home Water Efficiency Champions Announced Today
Today, March 22, is World Water Day. A day designated by the United Nations to remember to conserve water. Here in Canada we are some of the biggest water users on the planet and so we tend to take water for granted. But as our communities grow and stress our...Green Toronto Awards Now Accepting Nominations!
Do you know a green family, business, community or local food group located in the City of Toronto? A group or individual that leads by example? Green Living Enterprises and the City of Toronto are offering awards of $5000 to the winner in each category for the 7th...
Deadline for the Ontario GreenSpec Home Sweet Home Competition Dec. 31/2010
There is this neat little website out there called Ontario Green Spec. It’s an online directory that’s FREE to the public and lists companies in Ontario that specialize in different services and materials specific to building green. While the site is still...
Vicky Sanderson Shares Her Green Christmas Ideas with Us.
Vicky Sanderson shares her tips on buying practical presents and rejuvenating tired old decorations.
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