| Metro Vancouver’s 6th annual Zero Waste Conference | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/331/Metro Vancouver’s 6th annual Zero Waste Conference | Metro Vancouver’s 6th annual Zero Waste Conference | <div class="ExternalClassC9F72AA12A714288A95D8A5DC68E535A"><p>Register for the conference online, and join this energized, forward-looking conference on how our society can use innovative design to greatly reduce the amount of waste we generate. Hear from local and global leaders, engage with your peers, and meet new leaders in the science, politics and economics of innovation. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/ZWCEmail2016.jpg | Read more... | zwc | Full | |
| Capilano Water Main Construction Update | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/316/Capilano Water Main Construction Update | Capilano Water Main Construction Update | <div class="ExternalClassE2D583DC202F4A0493938ADF39E2C81C"><p>A new water main has just been installed along Capilano Road on North Vancouver. Excavations are complete, and the water main is delivering water to residents and businesses across the North Shore. <br><br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/Capilano-Water-Main-Construction-Sidewalk-Completion.jpg | Read more... | capilano | Full | |
| Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Completion | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/317/Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Completion | Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Completion | <div class="ExternalClassE74D555748B3405AB3FDFECCE9160AB1"><p>The waste water treatment plant, serving residents and businesses in the Langley area us undergone a recent upgrade. Work is now complete, and the improved plant accommodates population growth and improves the quality of the water discharged. <br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue23-nwlwwtp.jpg | Read more... | nwlangley | Full | |
| Smart Drive Challenge - Ready to Track Your Driving? | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/320/Smart Drive Challenge - Ready to Track Your Driving? | Smart Drive Challenge - Ready to Track Your Driving? | <div class="ExternalClass5B9D869D7D31423A9516D61E8865041A"><p>Later this summer Metro Vancouver will start recruiting drivers for a Smart Drive Challenge. Are you up for the test? </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue22-smart-drive.jpg | Read more... | smartdrive | Full | This small plug-in device for vehicles, smaller than a cell phone, measures driving habits before and after smart driving training, putting participating drivers to the test. |
| Climate Actions and Carbon Neutral Progress in 2015 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/321/Climate Actions and Carbon Neutral Progress in 2015 | Climate Actions and Carbon Neutral Progress in 2015 | <div class="ExternalClassE2B557F5361D44B5917490C35A62E3CF"><p>In June we published our 2015 Climate Actions and Carbon Neutral Progress Report, listing completed actions and ongoing projects to address climate change. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue22-carip.jpg | Read more... | CARIP | Full | |
| Wipes Campaign Wins Award | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/322/Wipes Campaign Wins Award | Wipes Campaign Wins Award | <div class="ExternalClassF05D218002BF4F32BE1B9CBA605F6542"><p>The Never Flush Wipes campaign came out on top, recently winning an award from the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association. The program was first piloted in Pitt Meadows before expanding across the region. Now others are looking to Metro Vancouver to see if they can use the campaign too. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue22-neverflushwipes.jpg | Read more... | CWWA | Full | |
| Snowpack and the Alpine Lakes | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/324/Snowpack and the Alpine Lakes | Snowpack and the Alpine Lakes | <div class="ExternalClass0F6B71E18DD949439B43FFC61F74CE5E"><p>Looking to the North Shore Mountains, we can see the majority of the visible snowpack for 2015 is melted. What does this snowpack mean to our water supply? And how is it monitored? Find out here…</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue22-snowpack.jpg | Read more... | snow | Full | |
| Mattress Recycling in 2016 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/325/Mattress Recycling in 2016 | Mattress Recycling in 2016 | <div class="ExternalClassF04B0564BD23454BA4E2B0BB28B8AEBF"><p>10 years is about the average time we keep our mattresses. What happens to them afterwards? Most are collected or dropped off to be recycled. Unfortunately some are tipped in alleyways. What can we do to encourage mattress recycling? </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue22-mattress.jpg | Read more... | mattress | Full | |
| Fire Supression in Metro Vancouver Parks | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/326/Fire Supression in Metro Vancouver Parks | Fire Supression in Metro Vancouver Parks | <div class="ExternalClass965624DD6EDA47D1BEA75ED7C14AF6FA"><p>Moving around the Province this summer you will see Fire Rating signs posted in communities, and at the entrance way to most parks. Here's a look at what we do in Metro Vancouver to protect our beautiful Regional Parks for the risk of wildfire. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue23-firerating.jpg | Read more... | fire | Full | |
| Water Conservation Tips | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/327/Water Conservation Tips | Water Conservation Tips | <div class="ExternalClassF695BE5FB63B4BF998D11FEBA7A99F53"><p>With warmer temperatures it's time to look at how we are using our drinking water. The <em>We Love Water</em> campaign does just that, offering facts on how we use water and tips to use a little less. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue22-welovewater.jpg | Read more... | water | Full | |
| NEW videos and recent releases | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-23/323/NEW videos and recent releases | NEW videos and recent releases | <div class="ExternalClass4D6B28F7F3A74C7D801B85E4B0BD96FB"><p>We produce an ongoing selection of compact, informative videos, all shareable on social media, about the place we all call home. Check out the latest, and don't forget to tell your friends. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue23-videos.jpg | Read more... | video | Full | |
