Education & Information
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A short video developed in the UK that expresses some of the concepts that are central to our idea of what makes co-ops different from other forms of enterprise
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Sustainability Links
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Sustainability and conservation have always been important to CCEC. For years we have been doing what we can including two-sided printing, recycling scrap paper, using recycled paper, and minimizing our garbage. We have on-line statements for members and encourage members to sign up to receive Common Interest electronically. However, we wanted to know how effective our initiatives have been and to do so, we needed to measure our greenhouse gas emissions. We turned to Climate Smart and their online tools and training. CCEC businesses and organizations are encouraged to learn more about this program, sign up and become part of the solution. |
If you're not already convinced that global warming is an issue that you need to care about - or if you have some friends you'd like to convince to take action.
Green Lane - www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=FD9B0E51-1
FAQ on Climate Change - www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
Feeling the Heat - -http://unfccc.int/essential_background/feeling_the_heat/items/2917.php
Real Climate - www.realclimate.org/
Calculate your personal carbon footprint at http://www.livesmartbc.ca/calc/
Follow the information the site provides on how you can change things about your house and transportation to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions you produce. And information on rebate programs:
Sign up for a Climate Smart workshop - www.climatesmartbusiness.com
Home energy audits and help accessing grants to do efficiency upgrades - www.homeperformance.com/en/
BC Hydro Powersmart - www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential.html
LiveSmart BC for helpful tips - www.livesmartbc.ca/
There are lots of other calculators online that let you take a closer look at everything you do.
Idling Calculator - www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/tools/
Food Miles - www.lifecyclesproject.ca/initiatives/food_miles/
Fuel Efficiency - www.fueleconomy.gov/
Taking Action in Organizations and Business
Self-assessment for orgs and businesses - www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ee-ee.nsf/en/Home
Campus Climate Challenge - www.climatechallenge.org/
Union Campaign - www.bcgeu.bc.ca/Environment/Global_warming
For faith communities - www.thegreatwarming.com/calltoaction/faithcommunities.html
Taking Action in your Community
Learn about how different public policy initiatives affect greenhouse gas reduction efforts:
www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange/climate_challenge/
Join an organization such as:
Voters Taking Action on Climate Change - www.vtacc.org/vtacc_template.php?content=home
Climate Action Network - www.climateactionnetwork.ca/e/
The Pembina Institute - www.climate.pembina.org/
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition - www.ourclimate.ca/main/index.php
Better Environmentally Sound Transportation - www.best.bc.ca/
BC Sustainable Energy Association - www.bcsea.org
Livable Region Coalition - www.livableregion.ca/
Useful Links
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