Posted By:  vkam Posted On:  Jun 2, 2008	A New Solar Alternative
Hello. I'm new to this community. I have an idea regarding a more efficient solar powered renewable energy solution. Note that current solar panel technology is roughly 2% efficient.  I propose the use of magnifying lenses to concentrate sunlight, direct the laser's heat toward a...... [view]

Posted By:  vkam Posted On:  May 15, 2008	Events: Doors Open & Green Toronto Festivals...plus more (May 23-31)
----------------------- Friday, May 23 4:30pm-9:30pm ----------------------- Doors Open Toronto Kick Off Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen's Park) Speakers: Mayor David Miller, ROM CEO William Thorsell and other VIPs at 6 p.m., plus performances by Tafelmusik and the Toronto Consort....... [view]

Posted By:  vkam Posted On:  Jan 4, 2008	Container City - A Sustainable Housing Solution!
Containers are an extremely flexible method of construction, being both modular in shape, extremely strong structurally and readily available. Container Cities offer an alternative solution to traditional space provision. They are ideal for office and workspace, live-work and key-worker...... [view]

Posted By:  vkam Posted On:  Mar 29, 2008	Solar-energy Economy in Ontario
The sun is nowhere to be seen on a rainy fall evening in Aubrey Spring’s damp backyard, but its power is certainly top of mind. Spring, a teacher, is banking on solar energy to put his home and his Toronto neighbourhood on a more sustainable footing. On the garage roof, 12 new photovoltaic...... [view]

Posted By:  vkam Posted On:  Apr 2, 2008	Event: Shifting Into the Mainstream - Canada Green Building Council's 1st National Summit (Jun11-12)
"Shifting into the Mainstream" - Canada Green Building Council's 1st National Summit Date: June 11-12, 2008 Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre The inaugural National Summit will be the largest indoor green building event in Canada and will be zero-waste!  This historic...... [view]

Posted By:  vkam Posted On:  Apr 9, 2008	Event: Canadian Environmental Conference & Tradeshow CANECT 2008 (Apr 21 & 22)
Since 1992, CANECT has been the foremost event for Canadian environmental managers, plant personnel, government policy-makers, lawyers and consultants with responsibilities for environmental affairs. It is a unique opportunity to: - ensure you and your staff receive necessary environmental and...... [view]