December 2007: EcoAction Teams Newsletter
The New EcoAction Teams
Dear Friends,
With the new year on the way, what a good time to be out with the old, and in with the new! Of course when we say 'new' we mean in a reuse, recycle, and repair kind of way.
In true EcoAction Teams spirit, one might say that we have reused the best aspects of the former EcoAction Teams calculator and repaired them to be even better. When you check out our new website, you will see that we have made considerable changes to the program. Our calculator now offers enhanced features and varying degrees of involvement, as well as province-specific coefficients for greenhouse gas emissions (www.ecoactionteams.ca ).
Your participation and commitment to small environmental actions in your household will be the gift that keeps on giving. With green news, tips and dozens of eco-action activities, make ecoactionteams.ca your home for household conservation all year-round.
EcoAction for the Holidays
People of all walks of life are starting to understand that conservation is not a trend. Take the lead this holiday season, and give environmentally responsible presents.
Give the Green Bucks
For the selfless person on your list (or the person who has everything), give them a gift card for a Canadian charity from www.canadahelps.org. You choose the amount and the recipient, then they pick between hundreds of charities (including Earth Day Canada). You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.
Your Presence is the Present
Transform this year’s gifts into memorable moments. Make a personalized certificate for time spent together at an outdoor skating rink, theatre, movie or a lunch date.
Good Things Come in Reusable Packages
Show your loved ones you’re cutting out your “waste” line. When wrapping presents, reuse gift bags, ribbons and bows, or the comics section. Another idea is to buy reusable shopping bags to house your present; that way you will be encouraging your loved ones to bring their own bag next time they go shopping. If you like to bake your presents, make sure to keep tins from previous purchases for your goodies. Finally, if you must buy wrapping paper, make sure that it is 100% post-consumer content.
Eco-Wise Hosting
If you have a big group coming over, but not enough plates, bowls or cutlery, ask a friend to bring an
extra set. Refuse to use “disposables” that can take more than 100 years to
break down.
LED the Way
If you are considering buying new lights, buy LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights as they use about 99% less energy than regular holiday bulbs. If you are sticking with regular lights, use the strands with smaller bulbs because they use less energy and are less of a fire hazard.
Green News
To get the latest environmental news come to ecoactionteams.ca. We pool together the news you don’t want to miss on natural resources, conservation, and climate change.
Earth Day Gear... For The Whole Year!
Create your own personalized 2008 Earth Day calendar or purchase a gift card that allows your friend or family member to craft one themselves. Choose from nearly 50 gorgeous environmental images or upload your own. Customize the calendar with dates that are important to you.
Calendars come in CD or wall sizes and are delivered to your door in just 10 business days. Start building your calendar today. All proceeds support Earth Day Canada.
Support EcoAction Teams and Earth Day Canada
As Earth Day Canada’s EcoAction Teams looks toward the beginning of another important year of household energy, water, and resource conservation actions, we hope you will consider making a gift in support of our work. Donate to Earth Day Canada, and indicate that you want your donation to go to the EcoAction Teams program, to help fund a truly innovative approach to conservation across Canada.
To donate online, visit Earth Day Canada’s website.
You can also mail a cheque to Earth Day Canada:
111 Peter St., Suite 503
Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1
Attention: Jed Goldberg, President, Earth Day Canada
Earth Day Canada is a registered adherent to Imagine Canada’s Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code. Earth Day Canada is a registered charity (#13195 1378 RR0001).
Thank you for your involvement and support.
Warm regards,
Jed Goldberg
President
Earth Day Canada
EcoAction Teams and Earth Day Canada
gratefully acknowledge the support of:
