welcome

As Vancouver heats up this summer, we’re suggesting some low-carbon ways to keep your cool at home. We’re also asking you to “talk green to us” about how Vancouver can become the greenest city in the world by 2020.

One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world.

actions this month

Imagine 2020. In just ten years, Vancouver will be the greenest city in the world.

Here’s how you can help us get there:

1. Watch the video explaining Greenest City’s 10 goals.
2. Check out the ideas on how to reach these goals and vote for your favourite. Everyone has 20 votes!
3. Share your new idea.

Quite simply, talk green to us... we're listening.

Cool as a cucumber

Here are some ideas on how to keep the heat out of your home this summer.

• Shade your windows. Using internal blinds and drapes can block up to 65 per cent of the heat that would otherwise come in through your windows.
• Plant a deciduous shade tree. Well-designed landscaping can help minimize the amount of heat your home gains in the summer. Also refer to our new landscaping guide.
• Add or upgrade insulation and draft proof your home. These are important year round! Refer to the LiveSmart incentives to find out how you can get rebates for this action.
• Install a ceiling fan. They are energy-efficient ways to cool your home in the summer and circulate warm air in the winter.
• You can also minimize indoor heat generation by cooking less. Take advantage of the wonderful summer produce at your local markets and eat fresh

One Day wonders

This month’s wonders are the leaders and kids at FUN Camps Vancouver, a hands-on environmental leadership day camp run out of the Graduate Student Centre at UBC. These kids are having an eco-friendly blast making new friends and learning to live with less impact on the earth.

Some of the sustainable adventures these “campers” will embark on are building and racing a mini-solar car, cooling off at the UBC pool, warming brownies in a solar oven, growing food and creating a mini-sustainable city out of recycled materials! Congrats to the leaders, parents and kids for finding sustainable ways to enjoy their holidays.

did you know...

…the new Olympic Village development in southeast False Creek has achieved the LEED Platinum rating for Neighbourhood Development boasting solar roof, a net zero building, solar shading and other cool ideas in action? The athletes have left; the fences are down; so plan a bike ride along the beautiful shoreline pathway and check it out.

know someone...

…with some bright ideas on sustainability? Forward them this month’s e-news.

New readers, sign-up here.

in the media

Canadian migratory birds face environmental calamity in the Gulf: Expert
Oregon third in new sustainability ranking (Canada#1)
What the beluga can teach us about ourselves
Land-based oil spills add up, too
You want cream, sugar or carbon credits with that?
I-5 to become the nation's first electric highway?
Climate Smart Programs for businesses have begun throughout Vancouver

Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news.

what's happening

Farmers Markets
Summer 2010
Come meet local farmers and buy fresh produce – just don’t forget your bag.

Winter Container Planning Workshop
Jul 17, 2-4pm
You can extend your season and continue to grow your own food over the winter months if you take the right steps. Let SPEC help you get growing. $10. Register online.

Earth Heads
Summer 2010
Local parks
Kids learn about climate change and the environment through interesting activities, such as testing ocean acidity levels and learning the effects on hard-shelled animals.

Forest Symphony
Jul 23, 5:30pm
A musical engagement awaits you in Pacific Spirit Park. Musicians will dot the trail and songs will fill the air. Give yourself one hour to enjoy the walk. Take the bus, walk, or ride to the event and make it a low-carbon excursion.

Bike Valet
Summer 2010
Take advantage of this convenient and secure bicycle parking, offered for free to cyclists and self-propelled vehicle users at a number of festivals and special events throughout the summer. (i.e. Illuminares Lantern Procession, Celebration of Light, Chariot Festival of India, Farmers Markets)

MEC Great Rides
Jul 25
Join the Mad Hatter's Tea Party ride from Vancouver through Richmond. Details online.

Plastic Dining Room
Jul 21 - Sept
Dine at this floating restaurant, moored in False Creek, this summer to support School of Fish Foundation's fundraiser for the seafood sustainability cause.

Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.


July 2010 Hello! welcome As Vancouver heats up this summer, we’re suggesting some low-carbon ways to keep your cool at home. We’re also asking you to “talk green to us” about how Vancouver can become the greenest city in the world by 2020. One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world. actions this month Imagine 2020. In just ten years, Vancouver will be the greenest city in the world. Here’s how you can help us get there: 1. Watch the video explaining Greenest City’s 10 goals. 2. Check out the ideas on how to reach these goals and vote for your favourite. Everyone has 20 votes! 3. Share your new idea. Quite simply, talk green to us... we're listening. Cool as a cucumber Here are some ideas on how to keep the heat out of your home this summer. • Shade your windows. Using internal blinds and drapes can block up to 65 per cent of the heat that would otherwise come in through your windows. • Plant a deciduous shade tree. Well-designed landscaping can help minimize the amount of heat your home gains in the summer. Also refer to our new landscaping guide. • Add or upgrade insulation and draft proof your home. These are important year round! Refer to the LiveSmart incentives to find out how you can get rebates for this action. • Install a ceiling fan. They are energy-efficient ways to cool your home in the summer and circulate warm air in the winter. • You can also minimize indoor heat generation by cooking less. Take advantage of the wonderful summer produce at your local markets and eat fresh One Day wonders This month’s wonders are the leaders and kids at FUN Camps Vancouver, a hands-on environmental leadership day camp run out of the Graduate Student Centre at UBC. These kids are having an eco-friendly blast making new friends and learning to live with less impact on the earth. Some of the sustainable adventures these “campers” will embark on are building and racing a mini-solar car, cooling off at the UBC pool, warming brownies in a solar oven, growing food and creating a mini-sustainable city out of recycled materials! Congrats to the leaders, parents and kids for finding sustainable ways to enjoy their holidays. did you know... …the new Olympic Village development in southeast False Creek has achieved the LEED Platinum rating for Neighbourhood Development boasting solar roof, a net zero building, solar shading and other cool ideas in action? The athletes have left; the fences are down; so plan a bike ride along the beautiful shoreline pathway and check it out.	know someone... …with some bright ideas on sustainability? Forward them this month’s e-news. New readers, sign-up here. in the media Canadian migratory birds face environmental calamity in the Gulf: Expert Oregon third in new sustainability ranking (Canada#1) What the beluga can teach us about ourselves Land-based oil spills add up, too You want cream, sugar or carbon credits with that? I-5 to become the nation's first electric highway? Climate Smart Programs for businesses have begun throughout Vancouver Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news. what's happening Farmers Markets Summer 2010 Come meet local farmers and buy fresh produce – just don’t forget your bag. Winter Container Planning Workshop Jul 17, 2-4pm You can extend your season and continue to grow your own food over the winter months if you take the right steps. Let SPEC help you get growing. $10. Register online. Earth Heads Summer 2010 Local parks Kids learn about climate change and the environment through interesting activities, such as testing ocean acidity levels and learning the effects on hard-shelled animals. Forest Symphony Jul 23, 5:30pm A musical engagement awaits you in Pacific Spirit Park. Musicians will dot the trail and songs will fill the air. Give yourself one hour to enjoy the walk. Take the bus, walk, or ride to the event and make it a low-carbon excursion. Bike Valet Summer 2010 Take advantage of this convenient and secure bicycle parking, offered for free to cyclists and self-propelled vehicle users at a number of festivals and special events throughout the summer. (i.e. Illuminares Lantern Procession, Celebration of Light, Chariot Festival of India, Farmers Markets) MEC Great Rides Jul 25 Join the Mad Hatter's Tea Party ride from Vancouver through Richmond. Details online. Plastic Dining Room Jul 21 - Sept Dine at this floating restaurant, moored in False Creek, this summer to support School of Fish Foundation's fundraiser for the seafood sustainability cause. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.