A new activity to add to the daily list – make greener choices!

Collectors of Canadian AIR MILES points will be happy to learn of a new addition to the consumer rewards program. It’s called My Planet. This recently launched program allows Collectors to redeem AIR MILES reward miles for over one hundred environmentally sustainable (greener) rewards. My Planet offers a wide selection of rewards from greener personal care products to charitable donations to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund. It even offers folding solar panels and credits toward residential Bullfrog Power. read more

Tidal, Wave and Geothermal Power may be the next electricity technologies to become part of the EcoLogo renewable electricity standard. As part of its review of this renewable energy standard, the EcoLogo Program is calling for citizen and stakeholder comment. read more

The issue of hand sanitation has been all over the news lately and is not only important to practice in hospitals and restaurants, but in schools, office buildings and public places. As news of the H1N1 Flu pandemic spreads, so does the important message about keeping hands clean. read more

This past Earth Day, the Packaging Association of Canada (PAC) celebrated sustainable leadership at their second Gala in Toronto. Winners of the 2009 Sustainable Packaging Competition were recognized at this event for efforts made to lead the way toward environmental sustainability.

“The purpose of the competition is to recognize the leaders of the packaging community for their efforts in advancing the sustainable packaging movement in Canada and beyond,” explains James Downham, President and CEO of PAC.

In order to determine who should receive a sustainable packaging award, PAC examines key elements of the sustainable package system and sorts them into three categories: read more