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Durham Region Green Drinks

Do you want to meet a lively group of friendly people interested in environmental issues from academia, business, government and NGOs for good conversation? If so, join us for drinks! There's no agenda or other formality - it's a chance to meet regularly to chat, debate, socialize and connect with other Durham residents passionate about environmental and sustainability issues. The...  read more

Take the We Have the Power Pledge

Durham Region, the power for change is in your hands! Durham Sustain Ability (DSA) wants you to take action and make a stand for the environment today and take the We Have the Power™  Pledge . Pledge to reduce and conserve in four areas: energy, transportation, waste and water for your chance to win great prizes, including a front loading ENERGY STAR washer and dryer! The...  read more

EcoBusiness Tip of the Month - Create a Green Team

An effective way to create positive change and encourage employees to adopt new behaviours in the workplace and at home is to create an internal Green Team. The Green Team is responsible for spear heading internal initiatives and encouraging employees to take action.    Depending on the size of your business, the Green Team should include staff from various...  read more

EcoBusiness 2009 in Review

Durham Sustain Ability would like to thank all of our supporters, partners and friends who helped make 2009 a great year for EcoBusiness. 2009 was a year of growth for the EcoBusiness program with membership growing to over 75. The program continued to expand across the region with new partnerships with the Scugog and Clarington Chambers of Commerce. The program is also becoming far reaching...  read more

Lunch n' Learn Sessions

Durham Sustain Ability is pleased to offer Lunch n' Learn sessions in the following categories; Waste, Water, Energy and Transportation. A Lunch n' Learn is a simple and powerful way to build knowledge and common understanding within an organization about sustainability and the importance of social corporate responsibility. The sessions promote group discussion and the opportunity to leave the...  read more