Green Links
Links to Local and Global Organizations
GENERAL
http://www.vancouver-ecodensity.ca/ is an online resource for the City of Vancouver ecodensity Initiative which is currently being considered within the community. The premise being The right kind of quality density in the right places can help address climate change as well as lower our ecological footprint.
http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/ s a non-profit society dedicated to advancing sustainability in British Columbia's built environment. They offer a range of free and fee-based programs and services out of Granville Island.
http://www.organiclandcare.org/ SOUL was formed to respond to the growing need for ecologically responsible land care practices. A growing public awareness that we need to manage our landscapes in an environmentally sound fashion is creating a demand for professionals who have the knowledge and credentials to practice Organic Land Care.
http://www.treehugger.com/Partial to a modern aesthetic, it shares sustainable design, green news and solutions.
http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/ BUILDSMART/ Buildsmart is the Lower Mainland's resource for sustainable design and construction information. Developed by the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), this innovative program encourages the use of green building strategies and technologies; supports green building efforts and educates the building industry.
http://cagbc.org/ The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) accelerates the design and construction of green buildings in Canada. The Council is a broad-based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the design and building industry.
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/commsvcs/southeast/greenbuildings/ City of Vancouver Information site on green building design.
http://www.usgbc.org/ The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
http://smartgrowth.bc.ca Smart Growth BC is a non-governmental organization devoted to fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible land use and development. We work throughout the province with community groups, businesses, developers, planners, municipalities and the public to create more livable communities in British Columbia.
http://www.green-street.ca/ To offer high quality Environmental Learning and Sustainability programs that actively engage Canadian elementary and secondary school students to 1) encourage a sense of personal responsibility for the environment; 2) foster a commitment to sustainable living, and promote an enduring dedication to environmental stewardship; and 3) take action in the school and/or local community, based on issues that are relevant to students' concerns
http://www.davidsuzuki.org The David Suzuki Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation.
http://www.vancouver.ca/engsvcs/streets/greenstreets/ The City of Vancouver’s Green Streets Program encourages citizens to beautify their neighbourhoods by sponsoring and maintaining street gardens in traffic circles and corner bulges.
http://www.treecanada.ca/ Tree Canada is a charitable organization which partners with local volunteers to improve our quality of life by planting and caring for trees. In your neighbourhhoods, schoolyards, parks and in the countryside, Tree Canada leaves a living, breathing legacy for generations to come.
http://www.green.cbc.ca/ One million acts of green. This season, CBC and The Hour want to mobilize Canadians to do One Million Acts of Green. The website provides tips and resources for Canadians looking to change their habits or make more green choices in simple easily adapatable way. The philosophy being that one act x millions will have a big impact on our planet.
http://www.happyfrog.ca British Columbia’s Green Directory and Sustainability Community
http://livinggreenvancouver.com/ The Recycling Council of British Columbia (RCBC) is all about Zero Waste. Since 1974, RCBC, Canada's oldest Recycling Council, has led BC’s progressive policy of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and other initiatives to find innovative ways to eliminate waste and decrease British Columbia's environmental footprint.
http://www.cedarrim.com/ - Cedar Rim is the leading retail nursery on the West Coast.
ECO INSPIRED GARDENS AND OUTDOOR LIVING
http://www.allthingsorganic.com
http://www.cascadewormbin.com/
LIFESTYLE - GENERAL
http://www.treehugger.com/ Partial to a modern aesthetic, it shares sustainable design, green news and solutions.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org The David Suzuki Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation.
http://www.green.cbc.ca/ One million acts of green. This season, CBC and The Hour want to mobilize Canadians to do One Million Acts of Green. The website provides tips and resources for Canadians looking to change their habits or make more green choices in simple easily adapatable way. The philosophy being that one act x millions will have a big impact on our planet.
http://www.happyfrog.ca British Columbia’s Green Directory and Sustainability Community.
REUSE IT
http://www.Freecycle.org Online classifieds similar to Craigslist, except all items are gratis. We've spotted MP3 Players, sofa beds and more.
http://www.craigslist.org/ Provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, local community, and events
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
http://www.vancouver.ca/engsvcs/streets/greenstreets/ The City of Vancouver’s Green Streets Program encourages citizens to beautify their neighbourhoods by sponsoring and maintaining street gardens in traffic circles and corner bulges.
http://www.treecanada.ca/ Tree Canada is a charitable organization which partners with local volunteers to improve our quality of life by planting and caring for trees. In your neighbourhhoods, schoolyards, parks and in the countryside, Tree Canada leaves a living, breathing legacy for generations to come.
