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Measure What Matters 101 Workshop
February 8, 2019
BDC and Thriving Vancouver present the Measure What Matters 101 Workshop This workshop is designed to help Vancouver businesses measure their impact by performing an audit of their business practices…
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The City of Burnaby is accepting nominations for the Environmental Awards 2019
February 6, 2019
The 2019 City of Burnaby Environmental Awards Program nomination process is now open! Here is a quick snapshot of what these awards are all about! Submission deadline for nominations: Friday,…
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Book Your Free Energy Coach Today!
January 14, 2019 Clean BC energy efficiency incentives for business
Are you renovating or building a new commercial building? Are you wondering what programs and incentives are available to make your building energy efficient? Call the Energy Coach. The Energy…
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Burnaby Eco-Centre is Accepting Other Flexible Plastic Packaging for Recycling
January 14, 2019 Burnaby Other Flexible Plastic Packaging
New for 2019, the Burnaby Eco-Centre is now accepting Other Flexible Plastic Packaging for recycling! If you're not familiar with what that is, check out this link to see what's…
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Province Announces CleanBC Sustainability Plan
December 10, 2018 CleanBC low carbon economy
The Government of British Columbia has released its CleanBC plan aimed at reducing climate pollution, while creating more jobs and economic opportunities for people, businesses and communities. “The…
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FortisBC’s #ReduceYourUse campaign
December 10, 2018
FortisBC’s #ReduceYourUse campaign When an Enbridge-owned transmission pipeline ruptured in October, BC’s natural gas supply was impacted. While the transmission pipeline has been repaired, it is operating at lower capacity…
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Airtight, efficient and green: Burnaby’s new rules for environmentally friendly buildings
November 29, 2018
(This article is via the Burnaby Now) Nearly half of Burnaby’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) come from people heating and cooling their homes and businesses, according to a city…
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Hemlock Printers Named One of North America’s Top 4 Sustainable Printers
November 21, 2018 Blueline Ranking Canopy Hemlock Printers Richard Kouwenhoven
Congratulations to Burnaby-based (and BBOT member) Hemlock Printer for being ranked by Blueline Ranking as one of North America's top sustainable printers . Blueline Ranking, is the only comprehensive assessment…
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Food-X is saving the planet, one grocery delivery at a time
November 21, 2018 Peter Von Stolk spud.ca
BBOT member Food-X which recently opened its new warehouse in Burnaby wants to encourage other businesses to make changes that will benefit the planet. In a recent profile in the…
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Annual Zero Waste Conference: A Future Without Waste | Register Today!
October 22, 2018 circular economy National Zero Waste Council
The program for the newly-expanded 2018 edition of the Zero Waste Conference is now online. This year’s event promises to build on past successes – offering inspirational keynotes, practical discussions,…
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