welcome

Happy holidays! Instead of the same old December issue, consider eco-friendly gifts and remember to offset your travel, this month we’re hoping to drive you to be more fuel efficient on the road.

Our January will be our last issue before the Olympics. It will tackle how to get around during the games and feature how the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games will be the greenest Games in history.

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

Think Blue Sky
Do you walk, cycle or take public transit? Sign up for Project Blue Sky, an online community where you can connect with Olympic and Paralympic athletes and track your carbon reductions by logging your kilometres.

Get to know fuel efficiency
More efficient vehicles and fuel efficient drivers can make a big difference. In fact, personal vehicles account for 32% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver.

Meet the winners of the 2010 ecoENERGY for vehicles awards! If someone you know is thinking about purchasing a new vehicle, give them a persuasive climate-friendly recommendation, whether they’re looking for a wagon, a subcompact, a pickup, a minivan or even an SUV. Set the wheels in motion with your co-workers by posting the winners on your workplace bulletin board.

Want to see how other makes and models rank? Check out the EnerGuide label and compare your ride to that of the “best in class.”

Read Vancouver's update
Wondering what the City is doing to tackle climate change in our community? Read this Climate Plan's update. It addresses GHG emissions from both the community and municipal operations.

get tire smart

Along with selecting an efficient vehicle, driving efficiently and maintaining your vehicle – keeping your tires properly inflated is important to ensure maximum fuel efficiency. Here’s what you need to know:

70% of vehicles surveyed had a tire with an inflation problem. You should measure your tire pressure at least once a month.
84% of people don’t know their correct tire pressure. You can find your vehicle’s tire pressure on a placard (usually attached to your driver’s door, door post, glove box or fuel door) or in the owner’s manual.

The Be Tire Smart website has more information, as well as a leadership kit for organizing a tire pressure clinic at your workplace. If you need to borrow an air compressor, we may be able to help.

One Day wonders

This month’s wonders are the staff at Green Workplace for their in-the-class and on-the-road Fuel Smart Driving Course for Corporate Fleets. So far, 500 people have gone through their fuel smart driving and instructor training courses. With their new skills, these drivers are noticing an improvement of between 20-30% in fuel economy, not to mention reducing approximately one tonne of greenhouse gases per year. Some of Green Workplace’s clients include UBC Plant Operations, the City of Port Moody and the City of Courtenay – not to mention the City of Vancouver.

simply electrifying

Keep your eyes peeled for signs this town is going electric.

Three brand new Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicles hit the streets on November 20. They joined the Province, BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver fleets.
Charging stations, like the public one at Sunset Community Centre, are sprouting up at selected civic facilities, new condo buildings and new homes.
Next year BC will be the launch point for the Renault-Nissan Alliance zero-emission transportation program.

know someone...

… who twitters, or do you? Join us on Twitter and start receiving tweets about the City’s sustainability initiatives.

New readers, sign-up here.

what's happening

Bike to Work Commuter Stations
Various locations - Dec. 2009
With the support of TransLink, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is running winter commuter stations from now until the end of December. Join them for fun, food, free stuff and maybe even a few holiday surprises.

Winter Farmers Market
Dec. 19 – 2-4pm
Buy your holiday bounty from fifty vendors inside and outside WISE Hall - BC only products and producer direct. Please bring your own bags and walk, cycle or take transit if you can.

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

Did you know...

…that the BC Scrap-It Program offers incentives valued at up to $1,250 for 1995 or older vehicles?

Alternatively, if you’re purchasing a brand new vehicle, the National Vehicle Manufacturers Incentive Program offers up to $3,000 off select vehicles and you can also receive a $250 BC Dealer discount and a $300 incentive from Scrap-It.

Find out more about these programs aimed at taking polluting clunkers off the road.

in the media

From bike lanes to wood chips, mayors from cities worldwide compare notes at climate talks
Climate talks head into second week
Worldwide rallies urge strong UN climate treaty
Vancouver leading the way in greenhouse-gas battle
EPA declares greenhouse gases pose health risk
Climate change speeds up since 1997 Kyoto accord
Acid oceans leave fish at more risk from predators
Gore upbeat on long-term progress on climate issues
Copenhagen climate talks will hinge on economics

Visit the COP15 website for the latest news about the climate change conference.

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


December 2009 Hello! welcome Happy holidays! Instead of the same old December issue, consider eco-friendly gifts and remember to offset your travel, this month we’re hoping to drive you to be more fuel efficient on the road. Our January will be our last issue before the Olympics. It will tackle how to get around during the games and feature how the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games will be the greenest Games in history. 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 Think Blue Sky Do you walk, cycle or take public transit? Sign up for Project Blue Sky, an online community where you can connect with Olympic and Paralympic athletes and track your carbon reductions by logging your kilometres. Get to know fuel efficiency More efficient vehicles and fuel efficient drivers can make a big difference. In fact, personal vehicles account for 32% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver. Meet the winners of the 2010 ecoENERGY for vehicles awards! If someone you know is thinking about purchasing a new vehicle, give them a persuasive climate-friendly recommendation, whether they’re looking for a wagon, a subcompact, a pickup, a minivan or even an SUV. Set the wheels in motion with your co-workers by posting the winners on your workplace bulletin board. Want to see how other makes and models rank? Check out the EnerGuide label and compare your ride to that of the “best in class.” Read Vancouver's update Wondering what the City is doing to tackle climate change in our community? Read this Climate Plan's update. It addresses GHG emissions from both the community and municipal operations. get tire smart Along with selecting an efficient vehicle, driving efficiently and maintaining your vehicle – keeping your tires properly inflated is important to ensure maximum fuel efficiency. Here’s what you need to know: 70% of vehicles surveyed had a tire with an inflation problem. You should measure your tire pressure at least once a month. 84% of people don’t know their correct tire pressure. You can find your vehicle’s tire pressure on a placard (usually attached to your driver’s door, door post, glove box or fuel door) or in the owner’s manual. The Be Tire Smart website has more information, as well as a leadership kit for organizing a tire pressure clinic at your workplace. If you need to borrow an air compressor, we may be able to help. One Day wonders This month’s wonders are the staff at Green Workplace for their in-the-class and on-the-road Fuel Smart Driving Course for Corporate Fleets. So far, 500 people have gone through their fuel smart driving and instructor training courses. With their new skills, these drivers are noticing an improvement of between 20-30% in fuel economy, not to mention reducing approximately one tonne of greenhouse gases per year. Some of Green Workplace’s clients include UBC Plant Operations, the City of Port Moody and the City of Courtenay – not to mention the City of Vancouver. simply electrifying Keep your eyes peeled for signs this town is going electric. Three brand new Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicles hit the streets on November 20. They joined the Province, BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver fleets. Charging stations, like the public one at Sunset Community Centre, are sprouting up at selected civic facilities, new condo buildings and new homes. Next year BC will be the launch point for the Renault-Nissan Alliance zero-emission transportation program.	know someone... … who twitters, or do you? Join us on Twitter and start receiving tweets about the City’s sustainability initiatives. New readers, sign-up here. what's happening Bike to Work Commuter Stations Various locations - Dec. 2009 With the support of TransLink, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is running winter commuter stations from now until the end of December. Join them for fun, food, free stuff and maybe even a few holiday surprises. Winter Farmers Market Dec. 19 – 2-4pm Buy your holiday bounty from fifty vendors inside and outside WISE Hall - BC only products and producer direct. Please bring your own bags and walk, cycle or take transit if you can. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver. Did you know... …that the BC Scrap-It Program offers incentives valued at up to $1,250 for 1995 or older vehicles? Alternatively, if you’re purchasing a brand new vehicle, the National Vehicle Manufacturers Incentive Program offers up to $3,000 off select vehicles and you can also receive a $250 BC Dealer discount and a $300 incentive from Scrap-It. Find out more about these programs aimed at taking polluting clunkers off the road. in the media From bike lanes to wood chips, mayors from cities worldwide compare notes at climate talks Climate talks head into second week Worldwide rallies urge strong UN climate treaty Vancouver leading the way in greenhouse-gas battle EPA declares greenhouse gases pose health risk Climate change speeds up since 1997 Kyoto accord Acid oceans leave fish at more risk from predators Gore upbeat on long-term progress on climate issues Copenhagen climate talks will hinge on economics Visit the COP15 website for the latest news about the climate change conference. Check out One Day's media section for more climate change related news.