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Environmental
Issues
A Successful Energy Savings Program at Two Aberfoyle (Summer 2008)
by Jim Book
Publicly viewable - this article is available in it's entirety for
downloading and printing in PDF format.
Windancer -Wind Turbine Reinvented (Summer 2008)
by Michael Joseph
Seeking to Grow Enthusiasm for Balcony Gardening (Summer 2008)
by Justine Cooke
Municipal Downloading of Waste Management
by Bob Girard
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Vacant Land Condos - Not Necessarily Vacant After All
by Janice Pynn
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Ecology and Economy - Can These Go Hand in Hand in a Condominium Retrofit?
by Tim Stoate
Retrofits can be perfect partnerships between ecology and economy and leave a lasting, positive legacy.
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The Noises and Smells of Condo Living
by Brian Horlick, B.Comm., B.C.L., LL.B., ACCI
Two of the more frequent problems which condominium corporations and unit owners must deal with are issues of noise and odours.
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Breathe Easier - Kill A Watt
by Jeff Jeffcoatt, P.Eng, BDS, RCM
Every watt of electricity we save means less pollution at the power generation
stage.
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Energy Windmills at Erie Shores Wind Farm
by Vida Bridgeman
It has been reported that the Erie Shores Wind Farm will generate enough
electricity for 32,000 Ontario homes.
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Government Energy Initiatives
by Office of Energy Efficiency, Environment Canada
A short-term extension of climate change programs, including initiatives
for commercial and institutional buildings from National Resources Canada's
Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) has now been approved.
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Can Your Condominium Afford NOT to Retrofit?
by Mara Del Bianco
Managing the rising costs of condominium fees is one of the many and significant
challenges confronting condo Boards and owners today.
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Energizing Condominium Properties
by Dan MacDougall
In some parts of the country, limited electricity capacity is driving programs
to reduce usage to ensure sufficient capacity for all users.
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Implementation of Waste Reduction Levy for Multi-Unit Residences (Summer 2006)
by Bob Girard, B.Comm, R.C.M.
At the present time Condominiums, Apartments and Townhouses
of 8 units or more, are recovering just 20% of recyclable items.
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Managing the Risks of Mould (Fall 2003)
By: Robert Marshall, P.Eng.
A look at the causes of mould as well as tips
and recommendations for avoiding the adverse impact mould can have upon
the building structure. By implementing a risk management strategy, Boards
and Property Managers can achieve buildings that don't allow mould to adversely
impact the building structure or the owners.
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Returning to Nature (Summer 2003)
By: Wayne Blampied
Many municipal governments are working at banning
pesticides. Planning ahead will mean that condominiums will be prepared
if such bans come into effect. In this article, healthy lawn care specialist,
Wayne Blampied provides tips and advice on how 'to go organic'.
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Lettuce Inform You - We're Going Green Toronto! (Summer 2003)
By: Jason Tower
Garbage - it's simply a dirty word to most
people - especially to the residents of the GTA, as they are in piles
and piles of it these days and are looking for somewhere to put it. The
City of Toronto recognizes there is a lot of work to be done in reducing
waste in highrise buildings and believes "going green" may be
the ticket. In this article, the challenges and obstacles to implementing
a successful organic collection program are examined.
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