TD Canada Trust Green Event Lacking
By Green Guest | October 3, 2010
This weekend saw the opening of a new TD Canada Trust full-service banking location open in Burnaby, British Columbia with a theme of being green. Attendees were invited to bring electronic goods to be recycled when they came by the new location.
All of that is fine and well, and certainly does help in some small measure but I still have a bone to pick with TD Canada Trust. For anyone who has been into one of their locations, surely you have noticed the vanity lights placed beside each teller wicket. These lights remain on all business hours and are completely useless. They cast no light that can be seen over top of the standard incandescent lighting. They are merely for show. And that is not very green of them at all.
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First Production Electric Powered Vehicle Crosses Canada
By GreenCompany | September 17, 2010
As part of the Mitsubishi-Clean Across Canada Tour, the production Mitsubishi i-MiEV, an all electric powered car finished the cross-country tour when it arrived in Victoria this week. Back on August 17, 2010 it initially left St John’s Newfoundland. In all it traveled some 7,500 kms and showed to the Canadian consumer market that electric powered cars are here to stay. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV became the first production vehicle powered solely by electricity to be driven across this great nation.
Mitsubishi Motor Sales President and CEO said of the achievement, “During the journey from Cape Spear to Victoria the Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour demonstrated to Canadians that the innovative i-MiEV zero emission car travels far and charges fast; it is the car of tomorrow…today.”
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Survey Shows Canadians Consider Solar Power But Find Cost Prohibitive
By GreenCompany | September 7, 2010
A new survey has found that one in three Canadians have considered solar power for their homes but have found that current costs make it prohibitive to purchase and install. The survey of homeowners was conducted by the Toronto-based Research House on behalf of TD Bank Financial Group.
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Helping Your Business Go Green
By GreenCompany | August 4, 2010
For many companies going green has become a part of who they are and one of the highest priorities on their to do list. If your company isn’t currently green you may be sending potential clients to your competitors who have made the switch. Going green not only helps the environment but it can help to give outsiders such as new customers or investors a whole new outlook on your company as a whole.
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Solar Thermal Systems For Recreational Vehicles
By GreenCompany | August 2, 2010
Nowadays people enjoy comfort in their travel, especially in recreational vehicles. The application of solar power and its ability to do so much more than simply provide forms of energy is a great way to really reduce the impact of the recreational vehicles on the environment. Solar thermal systems are a great way to save money while providing you with the comfort you need while on the road. There are several different systems that can be used to ensure that you are able to do what you need. Ensure that you take the time to look into what is available for you to use in your RV. Several different vehicles have the ability to upgrade their systems to solar thermals systems to take advantage of the sunlight we receive nearly every day.
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