Monthly Archives: April 2021
Watch the recording of this engaging discussion with three diverse businesses (grocery. construction, and printing) to hear thoughts and experiences on using procurement as a tool for environmental and social…
https://player.vimeo.com/video/539857382 Simon Fraser University ranks among the world’s top 50 universities for its commitment to sustainability, according to Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2021 University Impact Rankings. The rankings measure environmental, social…
Waste from the C&D sector represents about one third of waste sent to landfills in Metro Vancouver. Wood and plastic are the largest components of the C&D waste disposed in…
Metro Vancouver is launching a regional campaign aimed at reducing the use and disposal of single-use items among residents. This behaviour change campaign, called “Superhabits,” will celebrate the small, everyday…
Where do you go when you want to learn about a circular economy? If you're not sure, these 8 websites are a great starting point. Whether you like to learn through…
The Burnaby Board of Trade President and CEO Paul Holden is delighted to be speaking at the Chambers for Sustainability webinar where Chamber of Commerce Leaders from around the world…
The Vancouver Economic Commission, Vancity, and the Share Reuse Repair Initiative are partnering together to convene and support circular economy innovators in Greater Vancouver. They are looking to build upon the 2020 webinar series…
In a collaboration between Green Labs, the Life Sciences Centre, and Spud, a sustainable grocery delivery company, hundreds of gel ice packs were diverted from the landfill. Hard- and soft-shell…
The Ocean Health Series features talks by a variety of experts on restoring and protecting ocean health. The upcoming free webinar on April 14th at 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm…
As part of a series highlighting the work of young people in addressing the climate crisis, writer Patricia Lane interviews Mireta Strandberg-Salmon, who led a campaign to ban bottled water sales in her…
