| Zero Waste Conference Nov 3 – register now! | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/350/Zero Waste Conference Nov 3 – register now! | Zero Waste Conference Nov 3 – register now! | <div class="ExternalClassF7FD3F017AD84CBE92F9C97AA4E9F558"><p>Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Conference is November 3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It's a unique opportunity to meet international leaders in the global push to reduce our waste. Registration is open. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/Issue24-zwc.jpg | Read more... | zwc | Full | |
| National Zero Waste Council fall 2016 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/351/National Zero Waste Council fall 2016 | National Zero Waste Council fall 2016 | <div class="ExternalClassDD7508DC373D4DD6B3AFDEF4DBC5F808"><p>The National Zero Waste Council is advancing its waste-prevention agenda in a series of events and initiatives through November. Learn more at <a href="http://www.nzwc.ca/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">nzwc.ca</a><br><br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-nzwc.jpg | Read more... | nzwc | Full | |
| RateOurHome.ca website launched | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/352/RateOurHome.ca website launched | RateOurHome.ca website launched | <div class="ExternalClass0AC85EF4BE994947AD5D0EF81C7FDADC"><p>Metro Vancouver just launched <a href="http://rateourhome.ca/" target="_blank">RateOurHome.ca</a>, to spread awareness about home energy labels and increase the use of the EnerGuide Rating System and ENERGY STAR® for New Homes. <br><br></p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-roh.jpg | Read more... | roh | Full | |
| Metro Vancouver Fleet Planning and Acquisition Policy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/353/Metro Vancouver Fleet Planning and Acquisition Policy | Metro Vancouver Fleet Planning and Acquisition Policy | <div class="ExternalClass20F31850FC7D4D4A8330CE8FA41F47EC"><p>Metro Vancouver has a new <em>Fleet Planning and Acquisition Policy </em>supporting reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from our 400 fleet vehicles and 300 pieces of mobile equipment. In 2015, fuel used by the corporate fleet produced almost half of the corporate total carbon footprint. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-emotive.jpg | Read more... | fleet | Full | |
| Regional Parks photo contest | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/354/Regional Parks photo contest | Regional Parks photo contest | <div class="ExternalClass7BDD82EB241F4AD68757EF4AAD2E235C"><p>The 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Photo Contest attracted 161 entries including stunning landscapes, a diversity of plants and animals, and people connecting with nature. Find the winning snap, and a link to the entries here. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-photocontest.jpg | Read more... | parksphoto | Full | 'A Bridge Over' taken in Kanaka Creek Regional Park (S. Tanner) |
| Hey! Food Isn’t Garbage! | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/355/Hey! Food Isn’t Garbage! | Hey! Food Isn’t Garbage! | <div class="ExternalClass78A0EE104D8F4E2490A929603821488A"><p>Introducing two new food scraps characters to the popular <em>Hey! Food isn't garbage! </em>campaign. Along with your food scraps, '<em>Grease'</em> and '<em>Chopsticks'</em> can be put in the green bin for composting.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-notgarbage.jpg | Read more... | food | Full | |
| We Love Water campaign shifts to indoor conservation for fall | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/356/We Love Water campaign shifts to indoor conservation for fall | We Love Water campaign shifts to indoor conservation for fall | <div class="ExternalClass6FC7912E2F7B459EA490FB9A56EBA275"><p>The <em>We Love Water</em> campaign encourages everyone to make small adjustments to how they use water in their homes – <em>to use a little less, care a little more</em>. The featured indoor tips are perfect for year round water conservation. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-welovewater.jpg | Read more... | welovewater | Full | |
| More than meets the eye | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/357/More than meets the eye | More than meets the eye | <div class="ExternalClass6CCF46C4CB7B492985AA5737BA1B4D45"><p>In BC, anything with a cord or a battery can be recycled. Use
<a href="http://www.metrovancouverrecycles.org/" target="_blank">mvrecycles.org</a> to find a recycling location near you. Loose batteries, small electronics containing batteries, old cell phones, noisy toys; you name it, it can be recycled. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/Ewaste-Bunny.jpg | Read more... | battery | Full | |
| Fisheries initiatives at Metro Vancouver 2016 update | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/358/Fisheries initiatives at Metro Vancouver 2016 update | Fisheries initiatives at Metro Vancouver 2016 update | <div class="ExternalClass719ABECFB4B24419B96863FF3B84EC39"><p>Many of our readers are keen to hear about fisheries initiatives. This is an update on Metro Vancouver's contributions to enhancing the native fish stocks across the region. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-fisheries.jpg | Read more... | fisheries | Full | The Seymour River fish fence supports the transportation of adult fish to the Seymour hatchery. |
| Improvements to liquid waste treatment East Fraser | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/359/Improvements to liquid waste treatment East Fraser | Improvements to liquid waste treatment East Fraser | <div class="ExternalClass6E3AAEED93924F5BB731A0576936F827"><p>Metro Vancouver's Liquid Waste Department recently completed a comprehensive sewer servicing and facility plan for the eastern part of the Fraser Sewerage Area to treat liquid waste and protect the environment over the coming years. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-eastriver.jpg | Read more... | eastriver | Full | East Fraser Servicing and Treatment Projects |
| Recreational water quality monitoring | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/360/Recreational water quality monitoring | Recreational water quality monitoring | <div class="ExternalClass34E53D62CC184E93A07094551166661D"><p>Metro Vancouver monitors the quality of local recreational water at both swimming and non-swimming beaches. The 2016 results are in, and overall water quality was very good. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-watertesting.jpg | Read more... | water | Full | Water quality monitoring sample collection East False Creek |
| Liquid Waste Services gets Utility of the Future Today designation | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/361/Liquid Waste Services gets Utility of the Future Today designation | Liquid Waste Services gets Utility of the Future Today designation | <div class="ExternalClassCADF2B66149C4E36A84069C8754F88F5"><p>Kudos to Metro Vancouver's Liquid Waste Services for receiving this international designation celebrating wastewater utilities that demonstrate innovative and sustainable management practices. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-utilityofthefuture.jpg | Read more... | lws | Full | Metro Vancouver Director Tim Stevenson and Paul Kadota, Program Manager, Utility Research and Innovation, Liquid Waste Services |
| Canadian Innovation Project of the Year Award | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/362/Canadian Innovation Project of the Year Award | Canadian Innovation Project of the Year Award | <div class="ExternalClass3AE55FD65CFC4006A448FF2CFBBC0ABD"><p>Another celebration, this time for Metro Vancouver's Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel Project, the <em>Canadian Innovation Project of the Year</em> from the Tunnelling Association of Canada. A recognized example of world class infrastructure serving our region every day. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-portmann.jpg | Read more... | innovation | Full | Inside the Port Mann tunnel. In addition to the project winning the Canadian Innovation Project of the Year Award, this photo also picked up the Tunnelling Association of Canada’s – Photo of the Year. |
| Surrey Clean Tech Expo | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-25/363/Surrey Clean Tech Expo | Surrey Clean Tech Expo | <div class="ExternalClassAA35EFFBB26E4C2A8FEB5D1562F8CA14"><p>The City of Surrey hosted the <em>2016 Greater Vancouver Clean Technology Expo and Championship</em>, a regional showcase highlighting some of the innovative businesses and initiatives in our region today. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue25-surreyexpo.jpg | Read more... | expo | Full | |
