Publisher’s Note
Jul 2010
Our Common Future – Sustainable Development Turns Twenty On June 21, I was privileged to attend Our Common Future 2.0, a symposium hosted by Corporate Knights magazine, chaired by the environment policy pioneer Maurice Strong. It marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and recognized the achievements More >
The Toronto Homeowner’s Guide to Rebates and Incentives
Jul 2010
There’s help for energy saving renovations if you know where to find it! So you’ve decided to make your home more energy efficient. Fortunately, retrofits are becoming more affordable thanks to a variety of grant and incentive programs. ONTARIO HOME ENERGY AUDIT AND RETROFIT REBATES: These two programs provide homeowners with up to $150 towards More >
Renewable energy saves money and the planet
Jul 2010
With the launch of an energy program that pays homeowners for solar power, it’s the best time ever to make green energy choices
The Ontario Greenbelt: The green fueling the concrete jungle
Jul 2010
Your morning shower was brought to you by the Greenbelt By Cynthia McQueen Every locavore knows farmers feed cities. And, they fly their “I eat local” flags high. But do they know why eating local in Ontario is a very unique experience? Local food producers supply Toronto’s 30 farmers’ markets by taking advantage of one More >
Pedal Power in the City
Jul 2010
You can see it. You can sense it out on the roads and the trails. More and more people in Toronto are cycling. In fact, whether it’s a trip to the grocery store, commuting to work or spending a day on the trails with the family, more people are using bicycles than ever before.
Cycling your way to a green getaway
Jul 2010
The arrival of summer, the warm weather, and longer daylight hours certainly mean
spending more time outdoors. Whether you have vacation time ahead or are simply looking for fun-in-the-sun, consider recreational cycling as a greener, healthier, and cheaper activity for your summer escape.
