Picture it. You have an emergency message to jot down, so you grab the nearest pen … and it’s dry. So you Continue reading
2 kids, 30 boxes and a clean desk drawer
Author Archives: Lisa Vanlint
Trash to Treasure: Accelerating the Circular Economy
The Linear Economy seemed just fine, once upon a time … Continue reading
Bike Month Bonanza
By now, we hope you’ve dusted off your wheels to get the most of Toronto’s prime cycling season. Yes, some hardcore folks know no seasonal limitations for their cycling love. For others, a Continue reading
A Year in the Life of Energy and Environment
When people ask about our group, Energy & Environment, I wax philosophical on the interconnectedness of healthy people and a healthy planet … that also happens whether or not anyone’s asking :). Beyond the philosophical, there’s a Continue reading
Who knew scientists were so funny?
With events like Earth Week, we’re reminded of some classic tenets like “Think Global, Act Local”, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, and “I am not a Treehugger. I am an Arboreal Embracement Engineer” … the last one’s not common, but should be :). This year, the messaging grew bigger. Continue reading
TURN ON the voting! (to TURN OFF the lights)
Wow … so overwhelmed with designs to help that energy saving message stick! Check out the top 12 contestants in our Light Switch Plate Design Contest and vote for your favorite. You can also vote on site at the Earth Week Booths.
Click on your favorite, then hit the yellow “vote” button at the bottom. Continue reading
Earth Week SUPERSIZED …the only thing that should be :)
Since the first eco-friendly festivity on April 22, 1970, Earth Day has gained momentum around the globe. Now, more than ever, the planet we share could use a little Continue reading
