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Haida Gwaii Rediscovery camps now running on solar power with help from Bullfrog community

In 2017, Swiilawiid Sustainability Society, a not-for-profit group on Haida Gwaii, approached the Bullfrog community for support with funding three solar projects. Located off the northwest coast of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is an archipelago that is home to 4,500 people, approximately half of which are Haida. Haida Gwaii is considered one of the remaining…
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Brewing up a sustainable beer

Ever tried a green beer? No, it’s not St. Patrick’s day! But you can make the choice for a sustainably-made beer every day. Specialty brewers care about the community around them and preserving our resources. They have been minimizing their impact on the environment in three main ways: addressing their use of water in beer…
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How to create a sustainable coffee bar at work or home

What’s the secret ingredient for a productive workplace? Coffee! From the morning brew to the afternoon pick-me-up, many workers across Canada (and the world) rely on java to keep us going. The Bullfrog Power office is no exception—but as always, we’ve put a green twist on things. We’ve set up a sustainably sourced, zero-waste coffee…
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Mirexus Biotechnologies chooses 100% green energy for entire operations with Bullfrog Power

Guelph, ON, May 15, 2018—Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, is pleased to announce Mirexus Biotechnologies, a biomaterials company based in Guelph, is now reducing its energy-related emissions footprint through a new commitment to renewable energy. The organization is choosing 100 per cent renewable electricity and green natural gas for its…
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Greener Horizons Toronto: Building credibility with third party certification

Credibility is becoming an increasingly important issue in the sustainability space. Several global institutions are finding a receptive audience when it comes to expansive climate commitments, but the expertise and organizational resources required to meet them can seem daunting. How can businesses recognize new standards of global sustainability leadership without creating a credibility gap for…
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Ricoh Canada marks a decade of supporting renewable electricity with Bullfrog Power

Ricoh Canada and Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, are celebrating a major environmental landmark. For more than a decade, Ricoh Canada has been choosing Bullfrog Power’s green electricity to reduce its environmental impact. With more than 5,500 megawatt hours of electricity put onto the grid on its behalf, Ricoh Canada has displaced more than 900 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the emissions from more than 3.5 million kilometres driven by an average passenger vehicle.
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Ricoh Canada célèbre une décennie passée à soutenir l’électricité renouvelable avec Bullfrog Power

Aujourd’hui, Ricoh Canada et Bullfrog Power, fournisseur principal d’énergie verte du Canada, célèbrent une étape environnementale très importante. Depuis plus d’une décennie, Ricoh Canada a choisi l’électricité verte de Bullfrog Power afin de réduire son impact sur l’environnement. Avec plus de 5 500 mégawattheures d’électricité acheminés au réseau pour lui, Ricoh Canada a permis d’éviter le rejet de plus de 900 tonnes de dioxyde de carbone, ce qui équivaut aux émissions de plus 3,5 millions de kilomètres parcourus par un véhicule à passagers moyen.
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UCS Forest Group’s Warren Spitz on founding a business on sustainable practices

The Path Forward is a collection of insights from Canadian business leaders at the forefront of sustainability in our country. In the eBook, Warren Spitz, Founder, President and CEO, UCS Forest Group, shares how sustainability informs business practices at UCS Forest Group.  You can access our free The Path Forward eBook in full below this article.  As a…
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4 energy efficiency questions new home buyers should ask

  One of the best parts about the bullfrogpowered community is that it brings together so many individuals and businesses that all have an interest in sustainable choices. Even better, many have unique expertise to share to help us live green. Today, we have some advice for new home buyers, courtesy of…
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New film “The Sun on Top of the House” profiles the Haida Heritage Centre solar project

Today, we’re sharing the news that The Skidegate Band Council, in partnership with W Dusk Energy and VoVo Productions, is pleased to announce the launch of the film “The Sun on Top of the House” or Jiigawaay Naay Unguu. The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Farhan Umedaly, is the story of building the largest community-owned solar project in British Columbia. “The outfitting of solar panels on Kay Llnagaay, The Haida Cultural Centre perfectly embodies the fusion of ancient tradition with state-of-the-art renewable technology,” says Farhan Umedaly, the film’s director. “It also exemplifies that the Haida are in charge of their destiny and are taking direct measures to move away from fossil fuels imposed on them through colonization.”
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