Discussions about sustainability often include many ‘buzz' words you may have heard of. Below is a list of links that will explain popular jargon in today's environmentalism community.
- LEED building standards
- Carbon Credits and the ‘Cap and trade' system
- Green Globes building standards - another system similar to LEED
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Local Actions
If want to become more active in shaping society, start with your own municipality. Learn what your City or your region is doing to become more environmentally sustainable. Below are some links that can get you started:
Municipal Level
- Surrey Sustainability Plan
- Richmond Environmental Sustainability Policies
- Langley Community Plan
- Vancouver - Greenest City Initiative
Regional Level
Provincial Level
Environmental Media
If you want to stay current with the trends in environmental conservations, below are some links to media publications on environmental issues.
- BC Sustainable Energy News
- Edible Vancouver - for eating locally