Reducing Your Ecological footprint

Even though we think we're becoming more energy conscious, our consumption is actually rising because the size of the homes we build has been steadily increasing since the 1950s. It's time to act! More »

New and improved appliances use less electricity than older models. You can save energy by using your existing appliances more wisely and by investing in modern Energy Star approved appliances. More »

Driving is the most polluting thing that most of us do. Burning gasoline, or any other fossil fuel, releases pollutants that cause smog, global warming, and water pollution. More »

Canadians must really like each other. Although we live in one of the world's largest countries with an endless horizon of space, we choose to live right next to each other in our cities. Over 80% of us now live in urban areas. As our cities grow bigger, urban sprawl is beginning to affect our quality of life. More »

Emissions from air travel are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. While there are instances where we may have to fly, there are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the number of flights we have to take. More »

• Calculating your Ecological footprint
• Measuring Your Ecological footprint
• Reduce your Ecological footprint