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Mar. 8th, 2011
Understanding the Economic Opportunity from Rooftop Solar - To help companies cut through the marketing materials of rooftop solar and get to the facts, Partners in Project Green is presenting a morning information session to clear the air and help companies realize the economic benefits of rooftop solar.
Mar. 17th, 2011
Green Technology Webinar Series – Multistack Modular Chillers - These monthly 45-minute webinar sessions bring manufacturers of the latest green building technologies to the comfort of your office and offer an opportunity to ask questions and discover the right solutions for your operations.
Mar. 22nd, 2011
Industrial Waste Speed Dating - This session is about turning unwanted waste into resources by finding new partners for those lonely by-products. If you're looking for a feedstock, or have a waste that you know should have a better home, attend this session to help turn your first waste date into a long-term relationship.
Mar. 24th, 2011
Eco-Business Breakfast: Water Conservation - Partners in Project Green, the Region of Peel, and the City of Toronto are pleased to invite you to an Eco-Business Breakfast session focused on water conservation programs and incentives. This session will highlight local programs to help you reduce your water costs, while showcasing local companies who have reaped the rewards of increased water efficiency.
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| Earth Hour in Mississauga |
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Turn off your lights for one hour! Take action on Climate Change. Count yourself in!
Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 pm is Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global initiative created by the World Wildlife Fund in which participants show support for taking action against climate change.
Earth Hour is a call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. A call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the global journey to a sustainable future.
As an environmentally responsible community, the City of Mississauga is committed to participation in Earth Hour 2011 as an expression of our commitment to Living Green.
Visit www.mississauga.ca/earthhour for more information on how your business can get involved.
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| Smart Commute Mississauga celebrates five years serving the commuting needs of local employees |
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This month, Smart Commute Mississauga will be celebrating a milestone in transportation demand management - its five year anniversary. Since its inception in March 2006, Smart Commute Mississauga has helped employers and employee commuters reduce an impressive 6.9 million total vehicle kilometres (km), save 1.5 million kilograms (kg) of greenhouse gas emissions and approximately $3.5 million in commuter savings. The organization is part of a network of Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) that works with over 150 employers and 350,000 employees.
The TMA’s success can be attributed to its signature workplace program, the Carpool Zone, which currently has over 30,000 registered users across the GTHA. In addition to the Carpool Zone, other popular programs such as the Discount Transit Program and the newly launched ACTIVATE Your Commute, Walking & Cycling Program, which received a Community Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, provide employees with unique commuting alternatives to single occupancy vehicle travel.
Read more... or learn more about Smart Commute by clicking here.
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Hilton Garden Inn is building green from the ground up
The Hilton Garden Inn is leading the way for Canada’s hotel industry, as its initiatives to respond to environmental sustainability makes it a solid example to follow. The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport recognizes the importance of the environment and believes that going green is investing in the future.
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Woodbine Entertainment Group announces new environment plan
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has long been acknowledged as a leader in its horse racing operations, but it has also demonstrated leadership in its corporate social responsibilities, including its commitment to environmental sustainability. On February 8th, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) launched its new environmental management program called “On Track to Zero Waste to Landfill.”
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Change in regulations for global adjustment charge could impact your electricity costs
The global adjustment charge can be found on your electricity bill and is your share of the difference between regulated and contract prices for electricity paid to generators. This is basically the difference between the market prices they would have received had they not been subject to regulation or contracts with the Ontario Power Authority. Depending on the difference, it can be a credit or a charge on your bill.
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Corporate sustainability results in savings at Independent Mirror-Triple Seal
In 2009, Triple Seal – Independent Mirror decided to set goals and implement aggressive sustainability practices within their three branches. They realized that making the effort to gear towards environmental stewardship will not only help the environment, it will benefit the local community and allow the company to have more of an edge within the fast-paced, competitive world of business.
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Better Carbon Footprint – A Better Bottom Line
Hotel operators are finally tweaking to the fact that a reduction in their carbon footprint could positively impact their bottom line. The question most are asking is how do we do it? The first step is to define what a carbon footprint is. Once that is understood owners need to measure their hotel’s footprint and then develop a strategy that reflects their business plan in reducing it.
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