Invitation to be part of the BC Environment Industry Association

The British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors, and our various Program Committees to increase the strength and diversity of our organization and to reinforce its contribution to the environmental business community in British Columbia. More

GLOBE 2010

BCEIA Members should note – there are only a few Exhibit Space Booths available at GLOBE 2010. Don’t miss out on what promises to be the most exciting GLOBE Series event ever. Exhibitors will have opportunities to meet many international delegations and buyers looking to do business and to find potential business partners. Exhibitors will also have access to special networking events. – http://www.globe2010.com

BCEIA will be looking for volunteers to help staff the BCEIA booth at GLOBE 2010. E-mail frank.came@globe.ca if you are interested.

SDTC Call for Statements of Interest

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is calling on entrepreneurs and technology developers across Canada to submit Statements of Interests to the SD Tech Fund™, as SDTC opens its 17th round of funding. SDTC is a not-for-profit corporation created by the Government of Canada to finance and support the late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technologies. SDTC helps companies through the critical juncture when capital and scaling costs become formidable challenges and the risk profile deters many other investors.  SDTC is accepting applications until April 21, 2010.  Potential applicants are requested to first review the application process and funding requirements at www.sdtc.ca/en/SOIinfo.htm and then schedule an initial call with an Applications Manager by emailing applications@sdtc.ca. 

Hazardous waste Self Audit Protocol in Development

As part of a BC Ministry of Environment (MOE) funded hazardous waste compliance improvement initiative BCEIA developed an audit program designed to promote proper hazardous materials management and regulatory compliance for those companies that handle, transport, manage and treat hazardous materials under the auspices of the BC Hazardous Waste Regulation (HWR).  Specifically, the Program supported a series of audits for those industry stakeholders who would like to ascertain their overall degree of compliance with the HWR and enjoy 50% of audit costs, paid for by the BCEIA.  Audit tools and protocols were developed for use by experienced waste management auditors contracted to complete the audits.  The audit findings remain confidential and are provided to the facility owner/operator for their use.  This program has now been completed and the tools and protocols developed are being modified as part of a continuing self-audit program.

In January 2010 MOE provided approval of the use of the remaining program funds to extend the audit program to allow companies to self-audit their facilities.  BCEIA has awarded a contract to SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd, to revise the audit tools to make them more user friendly for owner/operators.  The self-assessment tools should be completed by end of March and are scheduled to be available on the BCEIA web site in April this year. BCEIA is scheduling events around the province to assist owner/operators with the uses of the tools.

Earth Hour 2010

BC Hydro is also once again supporting the annual Earth Hour event. Earth Hour 2010 encourages people to show their commitment to energy conservation by turning off their lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30pm on March 27. BC Hydro invites British Columbians to sign up at www.wwf.ca/earthhour and participate in this popular conservation event.

The Water Act Modernization Discussion Paper now available for review and comment.

The Discussion Paper outlines opportunities for using, sustaining and managing water resources in a changing environment and has been developed to encourage discussion on ways to modernize the Water Act.  The Discussion Paper proposes principles to underpin a modernized Water Act and presents goals, supporting objectives and possible solutions. The paper does not present any preferred option or position. It is designed to help you prepare a response or submission and includes links and references to other information sources.The way we manage water is everyone’s business and we invite you to share your views on the ideas and possible solutions presented in the Discussion Paper.  Submissions may be completed online, emailed to livingwatersmart@gov.bc.ca or sent to: Water Act Modernization, Water Stewardship Division, Ministry of Environment, PO Box 9362 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9M2. The closing date for submissions is April 30, 2010. More

Global Commerce Support Program – Going Global Innovation

Are you: – a Canadian company or researcher? – wanting to work with a foreign partner? – looking to solidify a international partnership for future R&D collaboration? If you said "yes" to the all the questions above – then Going Global Innovation funding is right for you. Going Global Innovation (Going Global) is the innovation, science and technology pillar of the Global Commerce Support Program (GCSP). The GCSP provides a client focused consolidated approach for accessing funding sources from DFAIT in order to attract foreign direct investment, increase Canadian innovation and commercialization opportunities and to increase Canada’s business share in foCheck it out. Going Global provides assistance by contributing up to 75% of the eligible expenses.  More

Workplace Conservation Leadership award

BC Hydro has just issued a call for nominations for the Workplace Conservation Leadership award, bchydro.com/awards, which recognizes an individual or team that has instilled an energy conservation ethic within their organization. It has also issued a call for speakers for the Forum, with a link to details and proposed speaking topics at bchydro.com/forum. This call invites people who have successfully implemented energy-efficiency and conservation strategies in their organizations to share their experience and expertise. The submission deadline for both opportunities is April 30, 2010 at 4:00pm. More information about the 2010 Power Smart Awards and Forum is at bchydro.com/businessevents .

Green Building and Clean Technology Presentation Series

Light House Sustainable Building Centre (www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com) invites you to attend the last week of its green building and clean technology presentation series during the Olympic Games, from February 22 to 28, 2010. There are still many opportunities to connect with industry experts and inform your audience on the latest innovations in zero waste homes, BC’s wood and forestry sector, energy efficient indoor climate control systems, clean technology, sustainable landscaping and buying and selling green homes. Contact Madelen Ortega, Light House Media Relations Coordinator E: madelenortega@shaw.ca, P: 604.836.5447, www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com

See an emergency HazMat Team in Action

Canadian Communications Companies, in Partnership with Defence Research Development Canada, have produced an action filled  DVD that illustrates what takes place during a HAZMAT Emergency Response dealing with a toxic substance in a Telecommunications Centre.  Long Standing BCEIA Member, BCHAZMAT Management Ltd.,  is featured extensively in this DVD. Contact Dave Rogers at BC HAZMAT Management for more information or a viewing. Dave can be reached at: daverogers@bchazmat.com

Introduction to Sustainability: From Origins to Applications

UBC Continuing Education Course designed to give you a practical understanding of sustainability, this introductory course examines climate change, eco-efficiency, life cycle analysis, carbon trading, tracking and reporting, and the evolving regulatory framework supporting sustainability. 5 Tue, Mar 23–Apr 20, 6:30–9:30pm; UBC Robson Square, Vancouver. More

Sediment Solutions Seminar – Vancouver 2010.

March 23, 2010 General registration is now open for GeoEnviroLogic Professional Development’s Sediment Solutions Seminar – Vancouver 2010. Online registration is now open to all!  GeoEnviroLogic Professional Development is proud to announce the Sediment Solutions Seminar – Vancouver 2010, a one-day event disseminating the latest in integrated approaches for cost-effective sediment assessment, management, and closure. Need more details? A draft program, confirmed speakers, registration fees, and more have been posted to www.geoenvirologic.ca. An early bird discount is in effect until March 5. BCEIA member Golder is a sponsor of this event.

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Physical Asset Management

April 19 – 30 2010 – A joint offering of GHD, the Chifley Business School of Australia, and BCIT’s Centre for Infrastructure Management Date: April 19 – 30 2010. Course Fee: $6000 Venue: BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver. This unique competency-based graduate credential is being offered for the first time in Canada through a partnership between BCIT’s Centre for Infrastructure Management(CIM), Australia’s Chifley Business School (CBS) and the GHD Business School. Developed and delivered in cooperation with the business school of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (APESMA), the course has been designed ‘by industry-for industry’ and has been built on the foundations of the APESMA MBA, which, after fifteen years, is still the largest distance-learning MBA in Australia More

Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Workshop

May 6-7, 2010 – From fundamentals to practice, including hands–on calculations using BC case studies. For contaminated sites practitioners of all professions. Learn the how–to for risk assessment in BC. Excellent primer for the Risk Symposium held four weeks later on June 4th.

Now is the Time To Join BCEIA

The past year has been outstanding for BCEIA and it is attributable to the support and participation of the many companies, organizations, and associates that constitute our membership. Click here for your copy of the 2010 Membership Package.

"Discover Calabria" Showroom & Programme of Events

February 8th to March 5th 2010 – When the eyes of the world are on Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics, the "Discover Calabria" Showroom will be one of the must-see venues in downtown Vancouver. Representing companies from the agrifood sector (olive oil, wine, pasta, cheeses, cold cuts and conserved vegetables) as well as from the fashion, jewellery and tourism sectors, the "Discover Calabria" Showroom will offer local companies, as well as visitors from all over the world, a chance to experience products that meld antique traditions with leading edge technologies and tourism blessed with year-round temperate climate and spectacular scenery and coastlines. For more information and for the event schedule please click here

Pacific Energy Innovation Association Energy Breakfast

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010  “A Developer’s Perspective on Getting it Done In BC and an Update on the 196 MW Toba Montrose Hydro Project and the 144MW Dokie Wind Project” 7:15 – 8:45 am, Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Vancouver Community College, Room 240 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC. Discussion Leader: Donald A. McInnes, Vice Chair and CEO, Plutonic Power Corporation Inc. RSVP:  Reply to this email. Tel: 778-986-2001, Email: info@peia.biz

Countdown to HST

Wednesday, March 3rd – Find out how your business can prepare for the new Harmonized Sales Tax taking effect July 1 by attending this Special HST Breakfast presented by B.C.’s Certified General Accountants. As B.C.’s largest professional accounting association, CGA-BC is very pleased to host this special seminar on the Harmonized Sales Tax, featuring David Baxter’s keynote presentation, ’Evolution or Extinction: HST in a British Columbia That Works,’ and a panel discussion of leading tax experts. Open to the general public, this is a tremendous opportunity to network and learn how to prepare for the HST’s new requirements. Date and time: 7:30 am - 10 am, Thursday, March 4, 2010
Location: Crystal Pavilion Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, 300-999 Canada Place, Vancouver More

Growing the Green Economy: Developing Eco–Industrial Parks in Your Community

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:00–1:30 p.m. EST Speakers: Tracy Casavant, President, Eco–Industrial Solution Ltd. http://www.ecoindustrial.ca/ Marcy Sangret, Deputy Director, Corporate Planning and Development, Corporation of Delta. This webinar will feature an overview of eco-industrial parks, a series of case studies, and an introduction to Delta, B.C.’s Saving Our Industrial Lands (SOIL) initiative. SOIL is bringing multiple stakeholders together in a unique effort to redevelop an historic riverfront industrial area, maintain industrial jobs in the community, and showcase sustainability practices.Register here

Energy Monitoring

March 23, 2010 – Energy Monitoring is a full–day workshop that focuses on how your organization can save energy through systematic monitoring and analysis. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer to gain the most benefit from workshop activities. Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna (Okanagan Room) 2130 Harvey Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 6G8 Basic registration fee: $340 per workshop Fee for additional workshop or participant from the same organization: $255 per workshop (To qualify for a discount registration must occur on the same online form.) Register at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/workshops before March 12. For more information, contact Geneviève Thachik at 613–943–2361 or genethac@nrcan.gc.ca, or Stéphanie Roy at 613–996–0763 or steroy@nrcan.gc.ca

GLOBE 2010

March 24–26, 2010 – Do Not Miss Out – Join environmental business leaders, corporate executives, NGOs, and government policymakers from around the world in Vancouver this March 24–26, 2010 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of: corporate sustainability, climate change, carbon management, clean energy, sustainable finance, and greener cities. Special subthemes for GLOBE 2010 include: clean technology, water, a spotlight on retail, and Auto FutureTech
BCEIA will be there – so should you! Register at http://www.globe2010.com

B.C. Brownfields Breakfast

March 25, 2010, Listen to leading industry practitioners discussing: British Columbia’s Brownfields Renewal Strategy; Financing Brownfields Projects; Project Focus – The cleanup of a former sawmill site on the Fraser River. PLUS – Canadian Brownfields Network membership benefits. 7:30 are – 10:30 am Delta Vancouver Suites, 550 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC Only $55 (includes a full breakfast) TO REGISTER Contact: sfrayne@ecolog.com. Toll Free: 1–888–702–1111 x 1 BCEIA member Hemmera is a sponsor of this event.

Engineers Without Borders – Bridging the Gap Conference

March 27th, 2010 – The local Engineers Without Borders community is hosting the 7th annual “Bridging the Gap” Conference in Vancouver, to be held March 27th, 2010, at the Life Sciences Institute at the University of British Columbia. Delivering this year’s keynote message to over 400 delegates will be Dr. Hans Rosling, professor of International Health in Stockholm, Sweden and co-founder of Médecins Sans Frontieres Sweden and the Gapminder foundation. Time: 9am to 6pm – Location: Life Sciences Institute, UBC – Address: 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z3. Tickets: $70 General / $35 Student. More.

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