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While it’s impossible to make a factory blasting at full output TV studio quiet, steps can be taken to reduce noise as much as possible – which translates into high productivity and fewer worker’s comp claims for hearing loss. – By Isaac Rudik at Compliance Solutions Canada – A Nimonik Affiliate
In a world where workplace [...]
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The British Columbia Utilities Commission is telling Premier Gordon Campbell that the province must rethink its energy plan to acquire new sources of clean, alternative energy, by relying on the development of new independent power projects. In its ruling this week, the Commission stated that parts of B.C. Hydro’s long-term acquisition plan were “not in [...]
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Overfishing and the depletion of our oceans is often described as a case of the tragedy of the commons. Brandon Keim explains why bluefish tuna “is headed for oblivion”. Don’t blame the fishing industry, he argues. It’s simply responding to supply and demand. The real culprits are consumers eager to show that [...]
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Institutional practices waste far more water than other countries thanks to a series of bad choices. As important as is conserving water, a sound water use policy brings significant savings.
– By Isaac Rudik at Compliance Solutions Canada – A Nimonik Affiliate Partner
When you think of it, no one should really be surprised that hospitals, [...]
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IBM as a nifty little website about sustainability and their efforts to become more green. Definitly recommended, go here to see.
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Julius Melnitzer explains why new green laws, more than ever before, are narrowing the gap between business and environmental law.
And indeed over the last couple of years, law firms have worked hard to show their expertise in this field. I have spoken to more than a few lawyers now that tell me that climate [...]
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Stewart Brand, fervent environmentalist, outlines his view of the future in this 16 minute TED Talk. He advocates genetic engineering of crops and the installation of micro-nuclear reactors – both controversial, but potentially powerful solutions to our problems.
With genetic engineering, you require much less pesticides and herbicides and the soil can retain more of [...]
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Not exactly hot of the press news anymore, but here’s my rundown on the Supreme Court decision in St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v. Barrette.
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This week, Wal-Mart had a “sustainability meeting” and announced new questionnaires to assess the environmental footprint of their suppliers. The data will eventually be converted into green labels for products that will indicate the environmental impact. Other retailers are likely to follow, in fact Wal-Mart has invited Costco, Target and Tesco to join on this [...]
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With the garbage crisis in Toronto, we think these ideas from our friend Isaac Rudik at Compliance Solutions Canada are particularly useful, be sure to visit his site for help with managing your environmental risks.
The more a business reduces, reuses and recycles, the less waste it needs to dispose. The less waste, the fewer bins [...]
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