2012 Earth Day Canada

The 22nd Earth Day Canada Gala at the CN Tower

Earth Day Canada celebrates 22 years at top of CN Tower in Toronto – the highest earth day Gala event in the world.

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Earth Day Canada at the CN Tower’s Horizon Lounge

Lastnight attendees enjoyed sensational views of Toronto from the CN Tower Horizons Lounge,  all in support of Earth Day Canada’s year-round environmental education programs.  The event featured fruits and cheeses, a cash bar, as well as an Earth Day Canada cake.  There were approximately 150 people in attendance, all there to show their support for Earth Day Canada as well as network with like minded people

 

Earth Day Canada @ CN Tower

The event has been dubbed “The highest green drinks networking event world” because the event was held at the top of the CN Tower. However the highlight of the night was when the CN Tower was lit with green LED lighting from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, and renewable energy was provided by Bullfrog power.

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Earth Day Canada is a charity founded in 1990 thats provides Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to lessen their impact on the environment.

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Robin Quivers a Vegan

Robin Quivers of the Howard Stern show is a Vegan

Robin Quivers vegan

Robin Quivers Vegan

Robin Quivers has been a vegan since 2007 and claims to have lost 60lbs in 6 months.  Her switch to a strict vegan diet led her to have more energy and feeling better.

She has since written a vegan cookbook and promoted vegan products.  Way to go Robin for being an ethical and healthy celebrity!

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Vegan S’mores

Vegan S’mores, make these for your kids

This recipe will show you how to make vegan s’mores (vegetarian smores).

Vegan S'mores

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Steve O is a Vegan

Steve-O a Vegan?

Steve O Vegan

Steve-O of MTV’s Jackass is a vegan… yes it is true!

Steve-O kicked began his drug rehab and switched to a vegan diet.  He then kicked his drug habit and started to realize how much better he was feeling and converted to becoming a vegan full time – more than just a dietary change, but a Continue reading

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Mike Tyson Vegan

Yes even Iron Mike Tyson is a vegan:

Mike Tyson Vegan

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Earth Hour 2012

Global Earth Hour 2012

From London to Las Vegas, entire world well known landmarks across the globe is going to be plunged into darkness and an approximated 1.eight billion persons will switch off their lights for Earth Hour 2012.

Earth Hour 2012

The blackout commences at 8.30pm on Saturday and lasts for the whole hour, with 135 international locations in all taking part in what is the world’s greatest environmental campaign. Continue reading

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Venus Williams starts a raw vegan diet

Venus Williams, the seven time Grand Slam winner recognized for her colorful appearance both on and off the tennis courts, has decided to go vegan. Especially, she has begun a raw foods vegan diet regime in a quest to manage her recent diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease which has no cure in which the body attacks itself.

Williams has taken up her new dietary regimen to try to acquire a deal with her disease. She hopes that by swearing off of all animal merchandise she can manage the symptoms of her disease, which include things like dry mouth, joint discomfort and generally crushing fatigue. Sjogren’s presents in a similar fashion to fibromyalgia, and research have shown that people who suffer from fibromyalgia have found some relief by choosing a vegan diet program. In some instances, individuals who suffer from Sjogren’s have experienced kidney disease.  Venus Williams also plans to start wearing vegan shoes! Continue reading

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The case for veganism

Vegan Infographic:

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Ethical product verification

Our Green Scorecard

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At eco3P we are all about transparency. In order for products to be listed in our ethical products marketplace, the product must have at least 1 green attribute. Together these green attributes make up our “Green Scorecard“. Continue reading

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eco3P Servers

Our technology partner 1and1 Inc. is committed to doing their part to help support renewable energy programs and minimizing the impact that our business has on the environment. 1and1′s global data centers are among the most energy efficient data centers in existence. Their combined global initiatives prevents 30,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.   1&1 has partnered with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to offset 100% of the energy usage of our data center in Lenexa, Kansas by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates.

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