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TerraChoice has some exciting news to share… Our company has joined UL Environment as part of the Underwriters Laboratories global network!
This exciting announcement was made today as TerraChoice spreads the word about its recent acquisition by ULC Standards, an independent, Canadian not-for-profit standards development organization.
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TerraChoice and the EcoLogo Program are proud to introduce Dr. Angela Griffiths as the new Executive Director of the EcoLogo Program. Griffiths has been settling into her role as Executive Director for a few months now and is managing the EcoLogo science team and overseeing the Program’s standard development, auditing, and verification processes for the organization.
Reflecting on her past few months of overseeing the EcoLogo Program, Griffiths says, “I have really enjoyed working with the EcoLogo Program so far. It is a real pleasure to be able to work with industry leaders on a market-based program that is driving real change in the way products are made.” read more
We have previously written about renewable energy and the related EcoLogo standard that will soon be released and today’s post is about one of the low-impact electricity generating methods to be included in this standard: biomass.
As the demand for renewable electricity continues to grow and more and more governments establish climate change policies requiring decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, biomass-fuelled electricity will be part of the solution. To ensure this commonly available energy source is in fact sustainable, companies are establishing purchasing policies and seeking independent verification to ensure their supplies meet environmental standards. read more
A geneticist, author and renowned environmentalist, Dr. David Suzuki is known to speak passionately about environmental issues (from protecting forests and oceans to indigenous rights), urging us all to get involved. Dr. Suzuki is Co-Founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, an environmental not-for-profit, and he is also known (especially in Canada) for his more than 30 years in broadcasting, which includes the award-winning television series The Nature of Things with David Suzuki.
For the summer issue of TerraChoice’s eQ, we spoke with Dr. Suzuki to find out what lessons he can share with us on our road to sustainability. When we asked Dr. Suzuki what his greatest achievement was, he talked about starting the David Suzuki Foundation and the various accomplishments all of the people involved helped to make. Exciting work and change is taking place at the Foundation, which will have an impact on all types of businesses and workplaces. Here is an excerpt from this interview:
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Every parent is concerned about their child’s safety, happiness and wellness and the toys and baby products they interact with can contribute to their overall wellbeing. When there are as many issues and concerns surrounding these toys and baby products as there have been (think “lead” and “BPA”), parents need to know the facts and the risks when they are selecting products for their young ones. Recent recalls and concerns over harmful chemicals found in toys and baby products have caused parents to be unsure if these items are really safe. So what is a parent to do?
As more and more schools, hospitals, restaurants and office buildings are requiring greener cleaners to clean indoor spaces, knowing the products being used are environmentally preferable is important. Seeing that the products are certified by an independent third-party is even better. It should be good news, then, that EcoLogo is undergoing a review of its Hard Surface Cleaners Standard and has released the first draft for public and stakeholder comment. The Program is encouraging interested parties to read this first draft standard and to provide feedback by August 30, 2010. read more
TerraChoice’s latest issue of eQ: “The Consumer Cleaning Edition” has just been launched. Among this edition’s features are an interview with David Suzuki (which will be featured in an upcoming blog post) and a “How-To” article explaining the way to credibly market “green” consumer cleaning products. With a rise in demand for greener consumer cleaning products, this article is a great resource for companies wanting to take advantage of this opportunity.
EcoLogo, one of North America’s most recognizable eco-labels, has released the final draft of its Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products standard for public and stakeholder comment. The Program is encouraging interested parties to read this final draft of the standard and to provide feedback before the deadline for public comment: July 30, 2010.
(Photo: Scot Case, Vice President of TerraChoice, at a conference in Milwaukee on June 16, 2010)
It has been a busy month of conferences and speaking engagements for TerraChoice. From Boucherville, QC, on June 8 to Mikwaukee, WI, on June 16, the team has been to the eastern and western parts of both the United States and Canada. One stop, in particular, made quite the “sustainable” impact: Sustainable Brands 2010 in Monterey, CA.
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Government purchasing is one of the most powerful economic forces on the planet. The decisions made by government purchasers have changed entire industries almost overnight. Government purchasers are now, increasingly, asking for more environmentally preferable products and services. Government purchasers are literally buying a better future.
[Scot Case - Greening Government Conference program excerpt]
This coming Tuesday and Wednesday (June 15 and 16), TerraChoice will be attending the 1st annual Greening Government Conference in Toronto along with federal, provincial, territorial and municipal government officials from across Canada. Attendees will discuss the goals and challenges of achieving environmental sustainability to reduce this country’s ecological footprint.
