I was reading the National Post this morning and came across an interesting article about Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s plan for transit and greenhouse-gas emission projects in Ontario. According to the article, the Federal Government will provide $586 million to help Ontario cut greenhouse-gas emissions and $700 million for the extension of Toronto’s subway into the suburbs north of the city. What about the rest of Canada? Canada’s big-city mayors, met yesterday to discuss a nationwide transit strategy. They’re calling on Harper to invest $2-billion annually for public transit. We are the only country in the G8 with no national transportation program. Toronto Mayor David Miller, is calling on the federal government to allocate one cent of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to fix the country’s crumbling infrastructure and transportation systems.
It will be interesting to see if Harper endorses the GST scheme. As Harper plans his election platform, we could see many eco-promises from his government. Is Harper truly committed to the environment? Or is this simply pre-election propaganda?
Technorati Tags: green transportation, TTC, Ontario green initiatives, federal funding, Stephen Harper, GST National Transportation strategy, Mayor David Miller
Written by steve on March 6th, 2007 with no comments.
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Toshiba just announced that it has enhanced its recycling initiatives with a free computer take-back program. To keep notebooks out of our landfills, Toshiba will recycle its notebook computers for free with no obligation by the consumer to purchase a new Toshiba computer. In additions, Toshiba offers user the option of trading in their used, functioning computers for cash. If you want to see what your old Toshiba is worth, head over to this site.
If you would like to learn more about Toshiba’s recycling and take-back programs, visit http://www.toshibadirect.com/
Technorati Tags: computer recycling, Toshiba notebooks, sustainable living, electronic waste reduction
Written by steve on March 6th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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I couldn’t resist writing about the article I found this morning, “Green sex the latest in saving the planet”, found over at the Winnipeg Free Press website. It turns out Greenpeace and TreeHugger have released guides for those of us who would like to bring some green into our sex lives. According to the article, everything from bamboo bed sheets to organic lubricant and “eco-undies” are available. I decided that I needed to head over to the Greenpeace website and check out their list to see how I could green my bedroom.
According to the “Greenpeace Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Sex”, the following practices will help you enjoy saving the planet (These are a few tips that I selected. To read the entire list, please visit Greenpeace.org)
• Turn off the lights
• If fruit puts you in the mood, make sure it is GE-free
• Avoid aphrodisiacs like oysters and other shellfish (substitute with more sustainable items)
I also visited TreeHugger to check out their guide, “How to Green Your Sex Life”. Some of the tips they mention, include (for a full list, please visit the TreeHugger website).
• Dinner by candlelight
• Bamboo bed sheets
• Take a shower together
• Drink organic wine and champagne
The next time you are in the mood for romance, remember that you can bring green into the bedroom. I hope enjoy reading TreeHugger’s guide. On a cold winter day, it definitely helped to make my morning a little warmer.
Technorati Tags: green sex, eco-friendly guide to sex, TreeHugger, Greenpeace, sustainable living
Written by steve on March 6th, 2007 with no comments.
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