welcome

April 22 is Earth Day. Get out and celebrate.

In this month’s issue we are sharing a few great green opportunities: Greenest City grant funding for organizations, details of the new LiveSmart Program for homes, AND the BC Hydro Energy Fix contest for your favourite small business.

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

This month we encourage you to Give it Up for Earth Day! Are you ready to try a meat-free diet or green your cleaning routine? This April, your challenge is to create a healthier world by making some changes to your daily routine. Make your commitment online and enter to win prizes, including signed books by David Suzuki.

Want to join an Earth Day celebration in your community? See the what's happening section for some ideas.

More on last month's action
Thanks to all who switched off on March 26 to show support for climate protection. This year's Earth Hour highlights:

A record 134 countries and territories participated globally
Uganda and Lesotho, two countries with emerging economies, participated for the first time
Scotland was the first country to have 100% of its cities commit to Earth Hour
422 Canadian cities, towns and municipalities took part, including 94 in BC

Visit WWF Canada’s website to view Earth Hour photos, read stories and more.

energy makeovers

For businesses:
Last fall, you loved watching the videos that documented the energy transformation of Donald’s Market. Now there’s a chance to see your favourite small business undergo a similar energy makeover, valued at up to $35,000. Simply let them know to apply on or before April 29 through BC Hydro’s website.

For homes:
If your home needs an energy makeover, we have GREAT news for you! On April 6 the Province of BC, in partnership with BC Hydro and Fortis BC, announced the extension of the popular LiveSmart BC: Energy Incentive Program. Rebates for improvements, such as insulation, draft proofing and high performance windows and doors have increased by up to 700%, and homeowners can now receive more than $7,000 in rebates.

in your city

Vancouver aims to be the greenest city in the world by 2020. To reach this goal, the $100,000 Greenest City Neighbourood Grant was established to support four priority areas: green transportation, local food, trees/greening and zero waste.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, visit the Talk Green website for details. Deadline for applications is April 20.

One Day wonder

This month’s wonder is the newly formed Lower Mainland Green Team. Lyda formed this group to provide hands-on volunteer opportunities to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. The team tackles environmental issues facing our parks.

Lyda organized their first event on March 6 and ever since, the group has been having a blast pulling invasive species and planting native species. Future activities will also include restoring wildlife habitat, building trails, harvesting food, and cleaning up debris. Visit their website to learn more about this group or to join an activity.

do you know...

…a small business that is in desperate need of an energy makeover? Forward this e-mail to them, they’ll love One Day.

New readers, sign-up here.

what's happening

EP!C
May 13-15
The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada's largest sustainable lifestyle show and eco-marketplace.

Zero Waste Challenge
Apr 20
While the region has a waste diversion rate of 55%, the multi-family residential sector has a diversion rate of only 16%. Join Metro Vancouver to discuss how do to overcome these challenges and who should be involved.

Earth Day events
Celebrate in the park
Apr 16-30
Celebrate Earth Day with festivities taking place in various Vancouver parks starting this weekend and running through to the end of the month.

The Road to Earth Day
Apr 18, 7pm
UBC environmental historian, Philip Van Huizen, and historical geographer, Dr Terry Simmons, discuss what we can learn from scholarly and personal stories of the environment movement in the rain forest and beyond.

Celebration at Jericho
Apr 16, 11am-4pm
Join Evergreen BC at Jericho Beach Park for a host of fun-filled activities for people of all ages, including hands-on restoration and planting efforts.

Earth Run - Jericho
Apr 24
Join thousands across Canada and run/walk to raise awareness and funds for a healthy planet.

Walk for Water
Apr 27, 8:30am
This 6km walk (from 1228 Robson to City Hall) is held by Aveda to raise awareness and funds for clean water organizations. 6 km is the average distance women in developing nations have to walk daily for clean water.

Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events.

did you know...

… that Modo is a reference to modality, multi-modal and modern? Modo is the new name for The Co-operative Auto Network. Their new name was launched following their 14th anniversary celebration.

in the media

Climate change targets developing world’s cities
Coastal trees help fight global warming
Vancouver named top climate fighter
Biodiversity vital to streams as extinctions rise
World's leaders lag on climate change: study
Tearing down a house? Don't demolish, deconstruct
The grizzlies deserve better neighbours
Living Planet Newsletter - first-hand accounts from people living with the effects of global warming

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


April 2011 Hello! welcome April 22 is Earth Day. Get out and celebrate. In this month’s issue we are sharing a few great green opportunities: Greenest City grant funding for organizations, details of the new LiveSmart Program for homes, AND the BC Hydro Energy Fix contest for your favourite small business. 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 This month we encourage you to Give it Up for Earth Day! Are you ready to try a meat-free diet or green your cleaning routine? This April, your challenge is to create a healthier world by making some changes to your daily routine. Make your commitment online and enter to win prizes, including signed books by David Suzuki. Want to join an Earth Day celebration in your community? See the what's happening section for some ideas. More on last month's action Thanks to all who switched off on March 26 to show support for climate protection. This year's Earth Hour highlights: A record 134 countries and territories participated globally Uganda and Lesotho, two countries with emerging economies, participated for the first time Scotland was the first country to have 100% of its cities commit to Earth Hour 422 Canadian cities, towns and municipalities took part, including 94 in BC Visit WWF Canada’s website to view Earth Hour photos, read stories and more. energy makeovers For businesses: Last fall, you loved watching the videos that documented the energy transformation of Donald’s Market. Now there’s a chance to see your favourite small business undergo a similar energy makeover, valued at up to $35,000. Simply let them know to apply on or before April 29 through BC Hydro’s website. For homes: If your home needs an energy makeover, we have GREAT news for you! On April 6 the Province of BC, in partnership with BC Hydro and Fortis BC, announced the extension of the popular LiveSmart BC: Energy Incentive Program. Rebates for improvements, such as insulation, draft proofing and high performance windows and doors have increased by up to 700%, and homeowners can now receive more than $7,000 in rebates. in your city Vancouver aims to be the greenest city in the world by 2020. To reach this goal, the $100,000 Greenest City Neighbourood Grant was established to support four priority areas: green transportation, local food, trees/greening and zero waste. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, visit the Talk Green website for details. Deadline for applications is April 20. One Day wonder This month’s wonder is the newly formed Lower Mainland Green Team. Lyda formed this group to provide hands-on volunteer opportunities to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. The team tackles environmental issues facing our parks. Lyda organized their first event on March 6 and ever since, the group has been having a blast pulling invasive species and planting native species. Future activities will also include restoring wildlife habitat, building trails, harvesting food, and cleaning up debris. Visit their website to learn more about this group or to join an activity.	do you know... …a small business that is in desperate need of an energy makeover? Forward this e-mail to them, they’ll love One Day. New readers, sign-up here. what's happening EP!C May 13-15 The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada's largest sustainable lifestyle show and eco-marketplace. Zero Waste Challenge Apr 20 While the region has a waste diversion rate of 55%, the multi-family residential sector has a diversion rate of only 16%. Join Metro Vancouver to discuss how do to overcome these challenges and who should be involved. Earth Day events Celebrate in the park Apr 16-30 Celebrate Earth Day with festivities taking place in various Vancouver parks starting this weekend and running through to the end of the month. The Road to Earth Day Apr 18, 7pm UBC environmental historian, Philip Van Huizen, and historical geographer, Dr Terry Simmons, discuss what we can learn from scholarly and personal stories of the environment movement in the rain forest and beyond. Celebration at Jericho Apr 16, 11am-4pm Join Evergreen BC at Jericho Beach Park for a host of fun-filled activities for people of all ages, including hands-on restoration and planting efforts. Earth Run - Jericho Apr 24 Join thousands across Canada and run/walk to raise awareness and funds for a healthy planet. Walk for Water Apr 27, 8:30am This 6km walk (from 1228 Robson to City Hall) is held by Aveda to raise awareness and funds for clean water organizations. 6 km is the average distance women in developing nations have to walk daily for clean water. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events. did you know... … that Modo is a reference to modality, multi-modal and modern? Modo is the new name for The Co-operative Auto Network. Their new name was launched following their 14th anniversary celebration. in the media Climate change targets developing world’s cities Coastal trees help fight global warming Vancouver named top climate fighter Biodiversity vital to streams as extinctions rise World's leaders lag on climate change: study Tearing down a house? Don't demolish, deconstruct The grizzlies deserve better neighbours Living Planet Newsletter - first-hand accounts from people living with the effects of global warming Check out the One Day media section for more related news.