School closures and development top the list of concerns as residents prepare to vote on Nov. 13.
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Schools push to foster sustainable development
By Hugo Rodrigues
Ottawa-area schools are already participating in waste-reduction programs but there’s now a push to expand them to emphasize sustainable development.
The EcoSchools Recognition Program, a national program developed by Terra Choice Environmental Services under license from Environment Canada, is one such initiative currently being piloted in two Ottawa-area schools.
Sustainable City
When the environmental movement emerged in the 1960s it struggled to gain recognition in a world dominated by economic priorities.
Eco-consultant helping Olympics get green
By Sarah Elizabeth Brown
To the right of David Chernushenko’s front door is a bronze coloured, metal mailbox with a round sticker that says in red letters, “Save Trees – No Junkmail Please.”
Chernushenko is the president of Green & Gold Inc., a three-person company that develops sustainable, or “green,” business strategies for sports organizations that are looking to reduce waste and conserve resources.