Day: June 14, 2018

EcoNews — Shiny rooftops, kicking plastic pollution, and oh so many events

CCNB Blog, Donation, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

In this edition of EcoNews, we give you some highlights from our first-ever and, it turns out, incredibly popular N.B. EcoHomes Tour; we tell you about the plastics charter we signed onto that gives a roadmap to a plastic-waste-free Canada; invite you to a free webinar about the controversial company behind the proposed Sisson Mine; […]

EcoNews — Shiny rooftops, kicking plastic pollution, and oh so many events Read More »

Scientists call for global neonics ban

CCNB Blog / Hannah Moore

Did you know that one in every three bites of food you take is made possible by the world’s friendly, fuzzy, pollinating bees? Without insect pollinators, our entire society would collapse – thats why scientists have made it their mission to protect these essential insects at all costs. Earlier this month, 242 scientists from across

Scientists call for global neonics ban Read More »

Comfort, shiny rooftops, and inspiration: My trip on the NB EcoHomes tour

CCNB Blog / Olivia DeYoung

This past weekend I had the chance to attend the first-ever Passport to a Low Carbon Future EcoHomes Tour. Presented by the Conservation Council and the Saint John chapter of the Council of Canadians, this event was a self-guided tour of 12 homes and buildings within southern New Brunswick. I was keen to learn more

Comfort, shiny rooftops, and inspiration: My trip on the NB EcoHomes tour Read More »