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: 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.
(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. read more
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.
Today, millions of people around the world are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. This is a day that is dedicated to honoring our planet and educating ourselves on how to reduce our environmental impacts. Earth Day isn’t just a one day event, though. It’s an opportunity for sharing practical ideas on how to better take care of our planet all year long.
In the spirit of “Earth Day resolutions”, we are offering tips for consumers and companies on how to reduce their environmental footprint. Below are many small but sustainable lifestyle changes that people can make that will have a positive impact on the planet in the long run. read more
The latest issue of eQ has just been released and is sparking interest among readers. In this “Greener Energy Issue”, we focus on renewable electricity and interview Annie Leonard, the creator and host of web videos “The Story of Stuff” and “The Story of Cap and Trade”. In this interview, Annie shares her thoughts on cap and trade and provides essential knowledge on climate change, over consumption and viral marketing techniques. read more
If purchasing renewable, low-impact electricity directly from the local utility is not an option for companies, many of these organizations are wondering whether to select renewable energy certificates (RECs) or carbon offsets as the next best solution. It’s a fairly common question, and one that deserves some clarity. The two options are similar in some respects, but there are some fundamental differences. Both represent an environmental benefit but it is important to know how to distinguish between the two before purchasing. Take RECs, for example: read more
Everyone should be familiar with the “all-natural” claim. This is mostly because it is impossible to walk through the cleaning products aisle of a super market or a big box store without seeing at least several products showcasing this statement. Some people may not think twice about it, but many of others wonder what exactly “all-natural” really means. read more
Improving operational efficiency, strengthening customer and community relations, innovation, supply chain management, and attracting and retaining employees are all benefits businesses can look forward to when they make environmental education company practice, according to a report published by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) last week. read more
Every New Year, a lot of people make a lot of resolutions that they may or may not keep. One act individuals and companies alike should commit to this year is to buy cleaner, greener electricity.
