Upcoming Events

Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Training - A MUST for Oil Spill Responders working near Inland Waters and Oceans
May 22 - 24, 2013 - Sidney, BC This course is an operational course. The goal of this course is to enable the attendee to do  an objective evaluation of the contamination of the Inland or open water shoreline in case of an oil spill,  and both collecting and documenting real-time data on oil and shoreline conditions in a rapid, accurate and systematic fashion.It's a f ull three days and includes a field trip during day three.. This course always gets great reviews.  Lunch is provided. Fee $650 More Information

Invitation: Conversation on Canadian energy policy, with Michael Cleland
Demand Better: Why the usual debates over energy supply, from wind to oil sands, distract Canadians from our greenest opportunities

Special Session with the Stewardship Agencies of BC
May 23, 2013  - Alpine Ballroom, Westin Resort and Spa, Whistler, BC - 10am-12pm

The BC Recycling Centres Association is hosting a special session for recycling depot operators who are interested in doing business with industry stewardship organizations to collect program materials are welcome to attend a special session during the RCBC 39^th Annual Conference at the Whistler Westin Resort and Spa from 10am to noon on Thursday, May 23. This is a special no-cost session sponsored by BC Recycling Centres. Join CESA and other stewards in a roundtable conversation on how to you can develop business opportunities with the Stewardship Agencies of BC. Please note: Registration for RCBC's conference is not required to attend this session, but will be for those wanting to participate in the rest of the conference and trade show (details below).

39th Annual RCBC Zero Waste Conference
May 22-24, 2013 - Westin Resort and Spa, Whistler, BC

CaGBC National Conference and Expo 2013
June 4-6, 2013 - Vancouver, BC
Early bird rates of $550 for all CaGBC members and $850 for non-members

Without staying informed, expanding traditional thinking, and adapting to new ideas - no real change is possible. Our industry is constantly pushing itself forward with new thinking that is changing the built environment in ways that will impact generations of Canadians. With a focus this year on Building Lasting Change, and an inspired setting - this year's event is poised to provide learning opportunities that are second to none. This year's conference promises thought-provoking keynotes, a global sustainable cities panel, new networking events and after-hours parties, research content, mobile workshops and more. Registration

Green Building Certification Showdown - What is the (BOMA) BESt way to LEED® a Built Green™ building?
Tues, June 18, 8:00am -10:00am (breakfast and registration at 7:30)
BCIT Downtown, 555 Seymour, Vancouver

Confused about green building certification systems? Trying to choose the right option for your new or existing buildings? Or just want to keep on top of recent changes and what the various labels really mean? Join Light House and representatives from the Cascadia Green Building Council, BOMA BC, and Built Green Canada for a lively discussion of the pros and cons of each of these organizations' green building certification systems. How do they fit in with municipal regulations, what is the typical timeline, and what are the associated costs? Bring your real-life questions and network with leaders in the green building industry at this engaging and practical breakfast session. Learn more at www.lhbreakfast.eventbrite.com

*This session qualifies for 2 learning units for AIBC members.

Speakers

• BOMA BESt. Lorina Keery, Environmental Manager, BOMA BC
• LEED. Brenda Martens, aedify. LEED Fellow.
• Built Green.Vanessa Joehl, Department G Program Director, CHBA BC Environmental Stewardship Division
• Living Building Challenge.Mona Lemoine, Executive Director, Cascadia Green Building Council

BOMA BESt for Government Buildings
Free Webinar, Thursday, June 20. 12:00-1:00 PM (PDT)

There are more than 1,500 buildings certified under the BOMA BESt rating system, including public buildings across Canada, and increasingly municipalities are requiring that their buildings achieve a green building certification or equivalency. This free Light House webinar will introduce you to the BOMA BESt rating system and its application to public buildings, hosted by Light House's Manager of Green Building Servies, Curtis Dorosh, who has overseen the certification process for Saskatchewan's public buildings and brings years of experience working with BOMA BESt. Learn the pros and cons of this certification regime, go step-by-step through the certification process, and see examples of certified buildings and real performance metrics to help you decide if BOMA BESt is the right certification system for your building stock. Register at http://lhwebinar.eventbrite.com/#

Practice Seminar on Sustainable Waste Management in Austria
June 24-28, 2013 - Vancouver, BC
Seminar will cover Prevention, Recycling, Recovery, Treatment, and Intermediate Storage -without any disposal of organic wastes exceeding 5 % TOC in landfills. The seminar will be led by Franz Neubacher in cooperation of the Austrian Commercial Office Vancouver. More Information 

EPIC Sustainable Living Festival
July 6-7, 2013 - VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver, BC
EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival is Vancouver's newest outdoor summer festival celebrating sustainability, culture and community. Join us for an awesome weekend of live music, dozens of beer and wine vendors, delicious eats provided by Green Table restaurants and on-site food trucks, and a huge sustainable living marketplace. Registration

Conference: Remtech 2013
October 16-18, 2013 - Banff Springs Hotel
ESAA is pleased to announce that the 12th Annual RemTech Symposium will be held October 16-18, 2013 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.   An early bird registration discount is available until January 31st, 2013.  Register early and save.  More Information