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  1. Expand recycling program to include all Recyclable Materials

    118 votes
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    16 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    ergodesk commented  · 

    When did Styroifoam become "exceptionally toxic". EPS Foam may be the answer to all of our energy problems. It's an excellent Insulation Material, better than fiberglass and retains it's great properties for 100's of years.

  2. Assess all green business/economy ideas by eco-equity indicators

    21 votes
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    4 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Create green jobs  ·  Admin →
    under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    Eco equity is addressed through focus on generating job creation opportunities for full spectrum of workers, from high skilled to those with barriers to employment. This is an idea that is included in the Draft Greenest City Action Plan

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  3. Standardize dual-flush toilets in new buildings, and incentives to convert in current buildings.

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    0 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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  4. Tax breaks or incentaives for those that build very green, carbon neutral or living buildings

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    0 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Build carbon neutral new buildings  ·  Admin →
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  5. Daylighting

    5 votes
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    1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Admin →
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  6. create incentives for every homeowner to install Photovoltaics, Wind Turbines, or Solar Hot Water

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Build carbon neutral new buildings  ·  Admin →
    under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    Vancouver’s Solar Homes Pilot is offering $4300 towards the cost of solar hot water systems in Vancouver – this is roughly 50 per cent of the cost of a system. The funding is available to 30 homes on a first come, first served basis. In order to qualify for the rebate, your system must be installed by December 31, 2010.

    Beginning January 1, 2011, we will be offering $3,000 towards the cost of a qualifying system. Systems must be installed by February 15, 2011.

    Will consider extension of program to other areas/technologies.

    Details here: http://vancouver.ca/sustainability/SolarHomes.htm

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  7. Stormwater/Rainwater capture

    9 votes
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    1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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  8. Solar panel on everyroof top

    62 votes
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    2 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Build carbon neutral new buildings  ·  Admin →
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  9. Encourage geo-thermal power and heating technology for new and existing neighbourhoods

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    2 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce greenhouse gas emissions  ·  Admin →
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  10. Heat pumps not electric baseboards in all new homes!

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Build carbon neutral new buildings  ·  Admin →
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  11. Make Vancouver a Mecca for Green Technologies, Innovation and Jobs

    50 votes
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    4 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Create green jobs  ·  Admin →
    under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    A strategy in the Draft Greenest City Action Plan is to give economic development priority to green sectors, and develop a green technology centre and network, along with other specific infrastructure and demonstration projects.

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  12. Plant trees to reduce your property tax.

    89 votes
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    7 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Plant additional trees  ·  Admin →
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  13. Pets on public transit.

    43 votes
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    14 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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  14. Increase overnight rates for energy consumption in offices

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce greenhouse gas emissions  ·  Admin →
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  15. Don't re-invent the wheel

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    started  ·  6 comments  ·  GC 2020  ·  Admin →
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  16. Retrofit apartments to have individual control over radiator heating

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    0 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Admin →
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  17. Allow interest free loans for home renos--collect via the property tax over life of home

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    2 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Admin →
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  18. Ease the bureaucracy for laneway homes in Van. Dense living where we work, play, shop! Less sprawl!

    51 votes
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    7 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Admin →
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  19. Super Insulate All Buildings

    10 votes
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