Archive for March, 2010
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Friday, March 26th, 2010The Conference Board of Canada has come out swinging saying Canadian businesses have done a lackluster job at embracing and profiting from those technologies that help reduce greenhouse gas. In spite of this poor uptake, the Conference Board of Canada says Canadian businesses are still in a great position to improve their positions on climate-friendly [...]
Environment Canada Nature Matters Contest
Friday, March 19th, 2010To help celebrate the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, Environment Canada is holding a national contest open to those between the ages of 9 and 35. With a theme of why nature matters to you as a Canadian, the Canadian Biodiversity Information Network aims to help raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity. Budding participants [...]
Attention Aspiring Green Entrepreneurs
Friday, March 19th, 2010Attention all aspiring green entrepreneurs, you now have the chance to not only reward the earth with your hard work, but also your pocket book. There is a “Greenvention” competition being held during the auditions for season six of CBC’s hit show the Dragons’ Den. If you are unfamiliar with the Dragons’ Den, it’s a [...]
Hello Green Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Coming to more than 65 countries is the Avon Hello Green Tomorrow initiative. This global movement powered by women to help nurture nature is built upon the coordinated strength of some 6.2 million Avon sales agents. Avon kicked off the Hello Green Tomorrow campaign with a $1 million contribution to The Nature Conservancy. At $1 [...]
Grow Plants Without Irrigation
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010An exciting announcement was made this week about the ability to grow plants without the need for irrigation. The applications for this new technology will go a long way to ensuring food is available for all who need it, and in areas in need of reforestation but with a lack of water, this will certainly [...]
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