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Sustainability 3.0 - redefining green

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Green roof in Strathcona

Next week on September 28th, the Strathcona BIA will host Sustainability 3.0 our 3rd annual sustainability expo for small businesses. The event is by donation and open to all, with the purpose of engaging and inspiring the greater communities of Strathcona and Vancouver.

 
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encourage businesses to think collaboratively

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Sustainability is about more than simply recycling and reducing energy consumption. It's also about how we interact with our community and how we work with other organizations to become stronger businesses.

recognition as an agent of change

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Recognition can be a subtle yet powerful agent of change. By recognizing the changes we want to see, we can begin to move towards the world we want.

 

LoCo BC - Zero Waste & collaboration

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Next week I'll be speaking at an event called "Trash Talk: Collaborations in Business Garbage and Recycling" with Louise Schwartz of Recycling Alternatives.

We'll be talking about our experiences in moving towards zero waste and how companies might work together to reduce their environmental footprint.

 
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reduce or eliminate the waste produced by businesses, either by designing new systems or through collaborations

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how can we work together collectively to reduce the amount of waste that businesses are generating?

Free Range YouTopia Grant

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Please help us spread our message about the value of recognition and appreciation.

Vote for us in our quest for the 2009 YouTopia Grant that will help one company share it's message with the world: http://bit.ly/7QUyK

Thank you for support!

 
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how companies recognize, value and appreciate their staff

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Now, more than ever, it's important for companies to recognize their staff in meaningful ways that make them feel valued and appreciated. As our economy evolves, people are more uncertain about their future, yet they are being asked to contribute more and work harder.

An organization is only as strong as its people, and these are the people that are working longer, coming up with new ideas, making sacrifices on your behalf, and hopefully helping you survive.

How are you showing them that their efforts are appreciated and that you value them as part of your community?

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