SOCIETY PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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How can I help make my community more sustainable?

There are hundreds of ways to make your community more sustainable. The most important thing to do is get involved! Join a community or neighbourhood association, or if there isn't one in your community - start one!

The resources below will give you more information on community organizations and sustainable living!

• Council of Canadians   
  [last updated: Aug 13/03]

  The Council of Canadians is a citizens' watchdog organization, comprised of over 100,000 members and more than 70 Chapters across the country. The CoC website has a useful toolkit called ActionLink for those looking to become more involved in their community.
  website: www.canadians.org
  

• Eartheasy   
  [last updated: Aug 6/03]

  Eartheasy is about sustainable living. It offers information, activities and ideas which can help you to live more simply, efficiently and with less impact on the environment.
  website: eartheasy.com
  

• Living Green   
  [last updated: Oct 3/03]

  The Living Green program is based on the belief that the health of our natural environment is ultimately the responsibility of every individual in a community. Focusing on the impacts of household waste products, water use, energy consumption, automobile emissions and yard care, the program provides residents with information on how to make simple changes in their day-to-day practices in and about the home.
  website: www.livinggreen.ca
  

• Neighbour to Neighbour Network   
  [last updated: Aug 5/03]

  Neighbour-to-Neighbour is Vancouver's coalition of neighbourhood associations. Its aim is to shift responsibility for neighbourhood livability from government officials to neighbourhood residents, organizations and businesses.
  website: www.vcn.bc.ca/n2n
  

• The Citizen's Handbook   
  [last updated: Aug 6/03]

  A Guide to Building Community in Vancouver
  website: www.vcn.bc.ca/citizens-handbook/
  

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