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: 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.
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.
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
The latest issue of eQ is officially live and ready for reading! In this winter 09/10 edition, we talk with environmental leader and hero Hunter Lovins about her thoughts on greenwashing and how Natural Capitalism is working to create the Next Industrial Revolution. read more
Many recent changes in environmental legislation, government incentives, and climate change action have dramatically changed today’s business world. This is a good thing, but it also poses new obstacles for many companies trying to adapt. Authors John-David Phyper and Paul MacLean have written a book titled Good to Green, which offers solutions to businesses who understand that their competitive advantage will need to be cutting-edge. This will be especially important as consumer awareness around environmental issues increases along with the demand for innovative solutions. read more
It has been a busy month for TerraChoice staff, especially our President and CEO Scott McDougall and Vice President Scot Case, as they travel across the U.S. and Canada on a conference circuit. read more
Findings from TerraChoice Environmental Marketing’s 3rd annual EcoMarkets Summary Report suggest “green” purchasing budgets will continue to rise and the current political administration in the United States will positively impact green spending.
Released last week, the EcoMarkets Report is an annual survey of green purchasing patterns across North America and was completed by more than 580 professional purchasers in the United States and Canada between April and July 2009.
Around the time same time last year we wrote about how the ‘tide is changing’ at Wal-Mart. We now report that the tide is turning “green.”
The New York Times recently published a piece about how shoppers may soon see tags on Wal-Mart items that provide information about the product’s footprint, water usage and even air pollution generated. This is news we at the EcoLogo Program want to share with you, our readers and our clients. read more
