Environment

The benefits of reuse versus tearing down and building anew

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association has established Canada’s first carbon-neutral extended-health insurance plan

UniverCity childcare centre wins 2012 Burnaby Environment Award

Roof systems made from recycled tires become more attractive and more affordable

Getting employees involved in sustainability projects

Contexture Design is a Vancouver-based firm recognized for making products from other people's waste. It sources materials from nearby industries, manufactures locally and uses reclaimed and recycled materials whenever possible.

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.

Competion encourages use of materials within 100 miles of Vancouver

B.C. company selected as semifinalist for Cleantech Open

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