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Telus Garden: setting an example in energy reduction

Telus Garden: setting an example in energy reduction

In a city that’s chock full of tall residential towers, it’s hard to stand out. But Vancouver’s Telus Garden certainly will – if not for its height (at 53 storeys, it will be the second-tallest condo tower in the city), then definitely for its remarkable energy efficiency.

Award is in the bag

B.C. company selected as semifinalist for Cleantech Open
Vancouver infrastructure projects receive global recognition

Vancouver infrastructure projects receive global recognition

Two local examples of sustainable urban infrastructure have been named to KPMG's Infrastructure 100: World Cities Edition .
Thinking global; building local

Thinking global; building local

Competition calls for home that uses only materials within 100 miles of Vancouver
On course for green workforce

On course for green workforce

A partnership between educators and industry aims to build a big enough workforce to meet future sustainability needs
Wheeling in an electric vision

Wheeling in an electric vision

E-bikes find new usage in sustainable transportation model
Economic downturn helped B.C. meet GHG reduction targets

Economic downturn helped B.C. meet GHG reduction targets

B.C. has been meeting its short-term greenhouse gas reduction goals, but might need another recession if it wants to continue hitting its targets. B.C. reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2.9 million tonnes – 4.

White Rock company seeking enlightenment on bulb recycling program

Sybertech pushes for plan to use Teck smelter rather than Ontario processing plant
New patterns of behaviour

New patterns of behaviour

Changing how people think requires vision and leadership
Students helping Vancouver reach zero-waste goals

Students helping Vancouver reach zero-waste goals

Students at Simon Fraser University 's Beedie School of Business are using their sustainability-in-business acumen to help the City of Vancouver and other B.C. jurisdictions reach their zero-waste goals.