THE UNITED NATIONS ESTIMATES THAT 18% OF GLOBAL GHG EMISSIONS ARE CREATED BY LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. (2006) [Fact Check]
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IN B.C. WE USE ABOUT 490 LITRES OF WATER PER PERSON PER DAY, WHICH IS MORE THAN 150 LITRES PER DAY ABOVE THE CANADIAN AVERAGE. - BC Hydro [Fact Check]
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ACCORDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ARISING FROM TRANSPORT INCREASED BY 17.5 PERCENT FROM 1990 to 2005 IN INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES. (2008) [Fact Check]
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I've committed to reduce my energy consumption by 10%... can you?
By committing to reducing my personal energy consumption by 10% and signing up for Team Power Smart, BC Hydro helps me track my progress and provides tips and tools! It's easy, motivating and rewarding... give it a shot!
Energy Savings at Zero Cost!
Looking to make energy retrofits to your house on a student budget? Well now you can! Thanks to BC Hydro's FREE Energy Savings Kits, reducing your energy consumption is now easy and affordable. Kits include CFL light bulbs, a low flow shower head and weather stripping. Did I mention it was FREE? Sign up here.
Host an Earth Hour feast!
This Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 pm, many goBEYOND staff and volunteers will be joining millions of people around the word in turning off their lights for an hour to demand action on climate change. Read more here.
Strengthen your windows' cold-defense with shrink-wrap over the panes, caulking, and weather stripping
Save the environment and yourself from the cold of the winter days! This will conserve electricity and help you save money. Plus it will keep you warm!
Bike, walk, or take the bus to school at least twice this week.
Did you know that in most urban areas, taking the bus is just as fast as driving if you plan your trip a head of time? Look up a schedule in your spare time! Saving the planet has never been this easy...
Start shopping at farmers or pocket markets at least once a week
Local farmers and the amazing people that offer deliciously organic food grown in your area support the environment and it’s time we support them!
Eat at least one meal a day that is meat-free
Cars on the road aren’t the worst contributers to rising carbon levels...meat production is. Help lower the demand for meat, lowering the overall production.
Install heavy curtains on windows and glass doors to keep the heat in
Not a morning person? Catch some shut-eye and goBEYOND carbon neutral with heavier curtains!
Grow some vegetables and herbs in containers on your window sills
Imagine all the human and fuel power required to bring your food to your local grocery store! Think of all the people driving out to farms and factories and all the machines they’re using...then think of the trucks and planes required to bring all that food out here.
Always turn your engine off when you’re stopped for more than a few moments.
Vehicles emit the evil climate change villain known as carbon dioxide. Help us defeat this by minimizing your emissions and turning off your engines when stopped for more than a few moments.
Start car-pooling once a week
Making friends have never been so green! Grab a bunch of friends or create a discussion group on our facebook: “WANTED: car-poolers to UVic, UBC, or TRU”. You can meet awesome friends, chat with like-minded green people, and save the planet all at once!
