Activism

- get heard

Index

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  1. Tips
  2. Local Action
  3. General Action
  4. Green Choice
  5. Networking
  6. Laws

Tips

Tips for writing a letter: David Suzuki

Tips for effective activism: Sierra Club U.S. and Sierra Club Canada

Comprehensive: Bottoms Up: Guide to Grassroots Activism

Local Activism

Letters to The Editor

Questions, Commendations & Complaints

PollutionWatch is your source for information about the toxic pollution that facilities release in your community. On this web site, you can search for polluters in your area using your postal code and take action by emailing facilities directly.

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General Activism

The Environmental Petitions process was created to bring Canadians' concerns about environmental issues to the attention of federal ministers and obtain a response to those concerns.

PetitionOnline.com provides free online hosting of public petitions for responsible public advocacy, giving you the ancient methods of grassroots democracy, combined with the latest digital networked communications, running live and free 24 hours a day.

AdvocacyOnline.ca is a leading provider of e-advocacy technology and services. Our software to mobilize campaigners from dozens of organizations in Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe. We support online campaigns by some of the most important charities, trade associations, and trade unions.

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Green Choice

SCLF, Stop Computer Land Fill, provides several drop-off locations for consumed electronics.

Electronic Recycling Association is a non-for profit organization working with the public and private sector helping companies and the public deal with unwanted electronic items, to foster a better community by reducing electronic waste and enabling the non-profit sector to achieve excellence by providing for their IT needs through the donation of computers.

CarPool is a growing national program with a presence in Vernon
(for certain destinations).

Global Passive House Technologies Inc. has [...] had its headquarter in Kelowna BC, Canada since 2003. GPHT Inc. is a joint-venture between [sic] companies from Germany, Austria, USA and Canada. GPHT Inc. project aim is to adapt and introduce the successful German Passive House Standard, renewable energy systems, water management systems, innovative Passive House technologies through technology-transfers and engineering and construction of certified Passive Houses into the Canadian and U.S. Housing market.

Thomas J. Elpel’s Web World Portal Main Menu: Primitive Living Skills, Sustainable Living Skills, HOPS Press LLC, Granny's Country Store, Green University LLC, Society of Primitive Technology, Wildflowers & Weeds, 3Rivers Park.

EcoEthic Inc. is an established, energetic & vibrant company, which has injected new energy into the industry by introducing revolutionary environmental products [and whose] mission is to be a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing [...] superior quality products that are effective, septic safe and environmentally responsible.

TreeHugger is the leading media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, we strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. At TreeHugger we know that variety is the spice of life, so you can find all you need to go green ...

The Environmental Choice Program presents an unparalleled listing of products and services third-party verified and certified environmentally responsible.

The Global Ecolabelling Network is a non-profit association of third-party, environmental performance labelling organizations founded to improve, promote, and develop the ecolabelling of products and services.

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Networking

BC Environmental Network, an affiliate of the Canadian Environmental Network (CEN), is a network of community-based British Columbia environmental organizations advocating for environmental responsibility and sustainability.

Shuswap Environmental Action Society has a mission to study environmental issues, to inform the public about environmental problems and solutions, to coordinate activities and share information with other environmental organizations, and to take actions to improve our local environment.