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Energy Efficiency Get Your Home Ready for Spring: Make Every Room Energy Efficient"Spring has sprung" …so the saying goes. To me, this means beautiful weather and finally being able to be outdoors more. … read more Science on CFL and LED DimmingLearn about the science of CFL and LED dimming with Dave Rycroft, Vice President of Energy Products & Services for … read more  Sonepar Canada’s Energy Saving & Environmental Week – May 22-25, 2012A BlueWay initiative designed to educate about energy and the environment News Release For Immediate Release – May 1, … read more  LightFair International 2012 here I comeI’m currently at LightFair International 2012 and the LightFair Institute running from May 7-11th. There are over 475 … read more |
Electrical Product Recycling
Important Notice for all Quebec Members – Lighting
By July 14th 2012, Quebec regulations will now require lamp producers to be part of, or have their own, Government approved EPR recycling program for lamps and batteries. Not … read more
Are solar panels recycled?
Solar power modules, much like electronics, contain a variety of potentially hazardous materials, and cannot be safely disposed of in landfills. Solar panels generally … read more
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 … read more
BC Small Appliance Recycling Program- 1st of its kind in Canada
Did you know more than 2,000,000 small appliances end up in B.C. landfills every year? Unplugged, the Small Appliance Recycling Program gives British Columbians a new and … read more
Lamp Recyclers in Canada
Within Canada, there are a number of option for businesses and institutions that wish to recycle their spent mercury-containing lamps in an environmentally responsible … read more
Renewable Energy Green energy program fixes: Cheaper power, more community sayIt’s not easy being green. Kermit the Frog said it, but Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals know it all too well. Their signature … read more  Solar Energy Can Do A Lot More Than Powering Your HomeJust about everyone has heard of solar energy right now the only issue is they believe that the only use this actually has in … read more  Innovative Clean-Tech Venture Capital Fund Comes to OntarioA new venture capital fund is launching in Ontario, Canada that will help the province's cutting-edge clean technology … read more  Springtime for Renewable Energy in OntarioEnvironmental Defence welcomes improvements to Ontario's Feed-In Tariff program, North America's leading renewable energy … read more |
Green Clean
Developing an EcoLogo Standard: An Interview with Angela Griffiths
EcoLogo is a pretty well-known third party certification amongst environmentalists and business to business purchasers. And, while it’s not as well-known as I thought among the general population, … read more
iQ Cleaners’ New Contest: “Who Cares About This Planet?”
It’s funny when two events collide and spark a “eureka!” moment of sorts. This is what’s happened over the course of the last few weeks for me. The first incident was listening to Thomas … read more
The Dangers of Mercury
As the dangers of mercury and its compounds are becoming increasingly better understood, many scientific research studies have examined the environmental and health effects associated with mercury and … read more
Understanding Green Labels and Claims
Understanding labels and claims found on everyday products will help you make informed decisions to reduce your environmental footprint. Brought to you by the David Suzuki Foundation, here are some … read more
Confused About Eco-Friendly Products?
"How can I tell if a product’s claims of being “green” or “eco-friendly” are in fact true?" It’s hard to be a responsible consumer when you’re faced with row after row of products to … read more
