Will oil produced by algae save the planet?
Algae are known for creating natural oil, which is already part of several experiments with biofuels.
Category Archives: Green News
Hot New Client Blog
Our clients love us so much they BLOG about us! There's all kinds of helpful info for families moving in Toronto and the countdown tips.
Green Building Festival
Green Building Festival, Canada's premier event on the business and design of green building since 2005, will be returning to Toronto again.
Earth Hour 2009 March 28 8:30pm EST
On March 28, lights around the world will be turned off as over 2,700 cities representing 83 countries celebrate EARTH HOUR 2009.
More and more households are choosing green power for their homes
Bullfrog Power is getting more popular in Toronto for green hydro option!
Did You Know about Tankless hot water systems?
'Tankless' or 'on demand' hot water systems have been used in Europe & Asia since WW2, but are only now coming into common use in North America.
The Julie Kinnear Team Goes Green!
Just to let you know - in keeping with our general 'green' philosophy, we have switched to 100% recycled paper!
Local, sustainable food in a great central location!
Natural, organic, sustainable local food is not only good for the environment but also tastes better!
Greenprint Renovation Forums
Attend one of Toronto Building's Renovation Forums and start planning now to make your home safe and a sound investment!
Earth Hour: Saturday, March 29, 8 pm to 9 pm
Earth Hour is a global event, with 24 cities worldwide participating and taking the simple steps needed to reduce our emissions.
Give trees a break!
Do your part by contacting the Yellow Pages and the White Pages to ask them to stop sending you a hard copy of the phone directories.
Have you ever been called a little geek? It’s a compliment.
Little Geeks will gratefully accept any computer (Mac or PC), printer, scanner or computer parts from you of any age.
Are you willing to give up your car?
If you don't 'have' to own a car for the daily commute but sometimes need one, AutoShare may be for you.
Get ready for the warm weather with peaksaver®!
This technology communicates with your AC unit to lower the amount of electricity it uses for brief periods of time.
Disposing of Old Computers for a Good Cause
Our client Stephanie Pelton Hatcher told us about this great organization that will give your old computer to a child in need.
How to make Realtors Greener by Heather MacEachern
How to be a green realtor. A lesson from Heather MacEachern.
The Cancer Continuum – from Prevention to Care
What is known about the natural, complementary and alternative therapies, and their potential role in the prevention and management of cancer?
A Celebration Of Herbs
Exhibitors at "A Celebration of Herbs" range from some of Canada's largest health food companies to small growers and cottage industries.
Parkdale Gets its own Community Food Garden
H.O.P.E. Garden, which stands for Healthy Organic Parkdale Edibles and aims to bring fresh organic produce to Parkdale residents.
Local farmers’ spring harvest celebration!
Continue the tradition of celebrating the anniversary of Cedarvale Park NOT being a Highway - and celebrate the Local Farmers' spring harvest.
Riverdale Initiative for Solar Energy Wins Green Toronto Award
Our clients Dave Ullrich & Helen Hawketts were instrumental in the RISE initiative, bringing solar power systems to neighbourhood homes.
Retreat Day in the City!
On Sunday May 6, enjoy an amazing holistic retreat in the city while raising funds for natural health education & research!
Pictures from the 8th annual Friends of the Don East Spring Fling
The cleanup took place at the Todmorden Mills on Saturday, April 14, 2007, and it was a fabulous event. Thanks for everyone showing up!
Come Join Us at the Friends of the Don Spring Fling!
Come join The Julie Kinnear Team at the 8th annual Friends of the Don East Spring Fling to help clean up the Don!