Archive for August, 2008

Our Favourite Green Building Centres

Unlike most cosmopolitan cities in North America, Vancouver doesn’t have a “Design Centre” (you know - the place with all the showrooms of fancy upholstery, furniture, and million-dollar kitchens). This is a shame, because we could really use more parties, and the local design centre is usually host to some of the best ones around…

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1 Comment Aug 12, 2008 by Carla Resources

Adventures In Apartment Composting

As a large percentage of the Omicron staff are apartment dwellers, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to explore the question: “Is it possible to compost while living in an apartment or condo?

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10 Comments Aug 11, 2008 by Robin Green Practice

Turn-It-Off Campaign

The recent power outages in downtown Vancouver remind us once again that our dependence on electricity, though absolute, is not guaranteed.  We all need to do everything we can to conserve.

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2 Comments Aug 08, 2008 by Tiina Green Tips

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