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AirCare ending for cars, commercial trucks may be added

AirCare ending for cars, commercial trucks may be added

By the end of 2014, Lower Mainland drivers will no longer need to get their cars AirCared – but heavy-duty commercial trucks might. Following a review of the 20-year-old vehicle emissions testing program, B.C.
Business Excellence Series – Sustainability: Taking the green lead

Business Excellence Series – Sustainability: Taking the green lead

Stantec plays role in sustainable standards evolution
Business Excellence Series – Sustainability: Recycling consumer appeal

Business Excellence Series – Sustainability: Recycling consumer appeal

Two Vancouver businesses use sustainable practices to attract clients
Environmental review streamlining draws mixed response

Environmental review streamlining draws mixed response

A streamlined process for environmental reviews of major projects is being slammed by environmental organizations and applauded by business groups.
New City Market would be game-changer

New City Market would be game-changer

Consumers seeking out local food in Vancouver are driving business growth for outlets such as farmers markets
School districts to get back carbon trust fine money

School districts to get back carbon trust fine money

B.C. school districts that paid fines for failing to become carbon neutral will be getting some of their money back.
Eco labels benefit food-service sector

Eco labels benefit food-service sector

Green Table and Ocean Wise offer restaurants and caterers a framework in which they can grow their green side
Renewable energy report bullish on run of river

Renewable energy report bullish on run of river

A new report co-authored by B.C. energy guru Mark Jaccard supports run-of-river energy as the best way to address B.C.’s growing energy needs, albeit with some provisos.
Waste incinerator must pass review

Waste incinerator must pass review

While it may seem like a no-brainer that a proposed garbage incinerator would have to meet air pollution controls, the B.C.
Women’s sustainability efforts honoured

Women’s sustainability efforts honoured

Entrepreneur Susanna Carson was inspired when she learned food-service trays could be made out of animal fodder