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Join in with the live and interactive Launch of the UN Decade on Biodiversity

tmackinnon — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:36:27 +0000

We have been recently notified about a live and interactive half hour web-TV presentation that will be aired from Tokyo, Japan on the 20th of December (11:30 GMT). The web-TV show will be about the launch of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 and will feature two of the key figures driving the response to the planet’s loss of biodiversity answering your questions about the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity Related posts:

Textile Recycling & Reducing Environmental Impacts

tmackinnon — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:11:08 +0000

Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects clothing and shoes to help protect the environment and support sustainable economic development in many impoverished countries all around the world. They help protect the environment and preserveour natural habitat by helping to reduce the large volume of discarded textiles that entering landfills. Related posts:

8th annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day

tmackinnon — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:52:48 +0000

On September 26, 2011, the MesotheliomaApplied Research Foundation will hold its eighth annual Mesothelioma AwarenessDay. First structured in 2004 by several volunteers, this group is proud to supportthis event which has grown to help raise both awareness and funding for this terminalillness. Related posts:

Solar Powered Trash Compactor

tmackinnon — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:55:48 +0000

Here is an interesting concept to our litter problems ... The BigBelly Solar Compactor is a patented compacting trash receptacle that is completely self-powered. Its capacity is five times greater. Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. ..

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

tmackinnon — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:36:35 +0000

The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national organization created by the TD Bank Financial Group to fund local projects that are dedicated to preserving & protecting the environment of our country in their own communities. The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has provided more than 53 million dollars to help support over 19 thousand environmental projects in various communities all across Canada. All the money that the foundation raises is spent directly into in the communities in which it was donated from. By donating to the cause, people are enabling the funding of projects all across Canada that in turn makes a difference in their own communities. Related posts:

Canadian 2011 Energy Star Winners

tmackinnon — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:51:51 +0000

The Government of Canada unveiled the annual ENERGY STAR® Awards to recognize organizations from across the country for their exceptional efforts in promoting energy efficient products and services to Canadians. There are more than 1400 organizations and builders that participate in the ENERGY STAR® program. The labeling and promotion of products with the ENERGY STAR® trademark helps to encourage consumers to purchase the most energy-efficient products, technology and services available.

Here are the ten 2011 winners and the awards category that they represent with a brief paragraph about the company. ...

The Great Refrigerator Roundup

tmackinnon — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:27:13 +0000

The Great Refrigerator Roundup is a program designed to remove older, inefficient refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners from our electricity system. It offers an opportunity for people to have older refrigerators and freezers picked at no cost to the home owner. Related posts:

Environmental Employment Opportunities