Posts tagged: Transportation

Tell Me Tuesday: Where do you find eco-initiatives?

I was recently in Europe for some meetings and vacation, and couldn’t help but notice the many eco-friendly initiatives that some cities and regions have put into place.

February 28, 2012
Posted by Riannon John

Tell Me Tuesday: Trains, planes and automobiles – how are you cutting your transportation footprint?

I’m in Ottawa for meetings this week, a visit I make on a bi-monthly basis. There’s nothing to replace face time with our Arctic team (which is based in Ottawa), so these trips are incredibly valuable for me (and hopefully for them!). But getting to Ottawa takes some consideration.

December 13, 2011
Posted by Riannon John

Tips for green travel

Summer time is vacation time – hopefully! If you get some time off this summer (or any time), here are some tips from WWF on how to keep your vacations green:

August 04, 2011
Posted by Sara Falconer

On my way to work this morning… WWF staff take the Commuter Challenge

Technology is amazing, and we are so lucky to be connected to people all over the world. But let’s be honest, work emails can get quite overwhelming. That’s why during the Commuter Challenge from June 5 to 11, it was a nice treat to receive light, entertaining, and inspiring emails every morning. It put a smile on my face to see “Re: On my way to work this morning…” with a chipper anecdote to follow.

June 17, 2011
Posted by Steph Morgan

50 Stories: Sustainable energy for the world

We’re showing the way forward to a sustainable energy future.

June 07, 2011
Posted by Sara Falconer

Exploring green energy solutions: Ethanol

Bright and early one Friday morning in December, a group of us embarked on a three hour drive to visit an ethanol plant, a cellulosic ethanol research centre and farm in Southwestern Ontario.

January 06, 2011
Posted by Guest Blogger

Green transportation: For better or for worse

It was one of those days. It started out alright: a leisurely bike ride to work on a sunny, crisp autumn morning. But halfway there, I found myself covered in bike grease, yanking ineffectually on my stuck chain, cursing like a sailor.

December 13, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer

Walking the talk: Sustainability at Work

At WWF-Canada, we provide the information and inspiration you need to live a greener life – but we also try to make sure that we “walk the talk.” In the same way that it is a journey for you, regardless of whether you are an individual, or part of a family, community or business, sustainability is a journey for us as an organization.

June 17, 2010
Posted by Guest Blogger

Beyond car culture: the rise of the bike-in movie

Let’s face it, the only thing that’s not completely delightful about a drive-in movie is the driving. When I think back, it’s not sitting on the hot, scratchy hood of my parents’ Volvo station wagon that makes me nostalgic. It’s being outside in the gooey summer air, watching those crazy ants in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and gorging myself with stuff I wouldn’t go near now. Remove cars from the equation and we are left a charming night – one that doesn’t require a parka, which is in itself enough to get most Canadians jazzed. This might explain why, after years of decline, al fresco movies are making a comeback of the cycling persuasion.

June 14, 2010
Posted by Guest Blogger

LoyaltyOne associates pitch in to help at Panda HQ

LoyaltyOne’s annual CommunityOne Day took place on June 9, 2010, during which all of their associates spent the morning volunteering at over 40 different local charities. For the second year in a row, 20 volunteers chose to come to WWF-Canada’s Toronto head office to help us recognize individuals for making green choices.

June 14, 2010
Posted by Adrienne Lo

Pin it for the Planet: Bike-in movie magic in Ottawa

Sultry summer night in an idyllic park next to the Rideau River, bare feet in the grass. And an alien spaceship silhouetted against the full moon. Okay, the moon was projected onto a giant inflatable screen showing E.T. making his way home. It was still magical.

June 11, 2010
Posted by Paulette Roberge

Pin it for the Planet: Carla Meyer

Edmonton’s Carla Meyer is not new to the green life. Her many endeavors include running events for Bullfrog Power, coordinating volunteers for the Edmonton Naturalization group, and working as community coordinator for the Avenue Food Security Network. “We are involved with helping community gardens get going, we have hosted springtime garden information workshops, we support the WECAN Food Basket Society, and we just hosted a great big Stone Soup event last weekend. My interests basically boil down to food – growing it, eating it!” she quips.

June 04, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer

Pin it for the Planet: Tara Wood

Marketing and PR maven Tara Wood was reluctant to give up her car at first. “Before giving up my car this year I always relied on my car because I thought taking transit would be a huge pain,” she says. “But it was the complete opposite. With my monthly pass, I can hop on and off as I like, never need to worry about parking (or parking tickets) and get to read a lot more! It’s true that there are sometimes slowdowns or buses running late, but overall I still prefer it to driving.”

June 03, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer

Pin it for the Planet: Nicola Jephcott

Nicola Jephcott works for Deloitte in Vancouver and heads up the local Operational Sustainability team as well as sitting on the National greening team. “As greening is such a big part of my role at Deloitte, it is something that I am constantly aware of,” she says. “I have to walk the talk and hopefully inspire others to do the same. The ultimate aim of being green for me is to leave this beautiful planet of ours in a healthy and sustainable way for future generations.”

June 02, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer

Pin it for the Planet: Tiffany Bourre

PR account director Tiffany Bourre recently took a big green step and got rid of her car entirely. “Initially it was maintenance and money. I didn’t want the hassle of it. But I was also very aware that I should be limiting my car use for environmental reasons. So all of that combined… I gave it away,” she explains.

June 01, 2010
Posted by Sara Falconer
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