Green Halifax

Here are three wineries going above and beyond in their efforts to be ecological:L’Âcadie VineyardsGaspereau Valley, RR#1 Wolfville, NS (902) 644-2415Certified by national organic association OC/PRO, which also certifies Just Us! Coffee, is LÂ’Acadie. The winery is operated by Bruce Ewert who also heats his operations using a geo-thermal source. Look for LÂ’Acadie wine in […]

In 2007, the Coast columnist Lezlie Lowe went out of her way to avoid buying anything new for herself and her family. At the holidays, that effort proved to be a huge pain in the butt. There was only so much crafting and goat-giving she could do. No one said trying to be ecologically sustainable […]

There are no regulations to limit chemicals used to preserve the average rose. Two-thirds of domestic cut flowers are imported, and most of those come from South America, countries such as Colombia and Ecuador where land and labour are plentiful and inexpensive. The other main sources are California and The Netherlands. A local source in […]

This might strike some as advice only for people visiting Halifax from away, but it’s good to be informed, either way. Now you will be able sleep well, knowing you recommended the most eco-friendly hotels in the city, thanks to us and something called the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. The Hotel Association of Canada’s Green […]

Solar Water Heating Rebate Program PO Box 2664,Halifax, NS, 800-670-4636Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15 percent rebate of the installed cost of a solar water heating system for residential, institutional, industrial or commercial use. The maximum provincial rebate is $20,000. Rebates that exceed $20,000 may be considered, and applicants may apply in advance with a […]

In the future, houses in Halifax could look very different, inside and out as people are made aware and adopt more energy efficient options in the construction and maintenance of an average home. In Germany, there is a multi-million euro a year industry that exists which has yet to find a foothold here, but could […]

The first areas to tackle when shoring up energy loss in the home are the windows and doors, where a full quarter of heat-loss occurs in the average household. Anyone who has rented or purchased a home in the Halifax area has been witness to this, as many homes still standing in our city predate […]

The Forest Stewardship Council is an internationally recognized body that ensures commercially used forests are managed sustainably and responsibly. There are a number of FSC certified woodlots in the Halifax area, and sawmills that use them. Look here for more information: fsccanada.org. Austin Parsons 9041 St. Margaret’s Bay Road 233-3431 Parsons Lumber operates a small […]