Canadian Consumer Handbook 2008-2009

Consumers and the Environment

The following organizations may be able to help you if you're looking for more information or have questions about how you can become a more environmentally responsible consumer.

Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada

The Office of Energy Efficiency will help you learn how to conserve energy and save money. You will find information on home improvement, new homes, major appliances, heating equipment and controls, cooling and ventilation equipment and controls, windows, doors and skylights, lighting, office equipment, electronics, and the ENERGY STAR®, EnerGuide and R-2000 program. They also have information on vehicle efficiency.

18^th Floor, 580 Booth Street
Ottawa Ontario  K1A 0E4
Telephone: 613-995-2943
TTY: 613-996-4397
Fax: 613-943-1590
Website: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/english/index.cfm

Environment Canada

Environment Canada's mandate is to preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment, while coordinating environmental policies and programs for the federal government. At it's website, you will find information on how Environment Canada manages the conservation and protection of Canada's natural resources, and provides forecasts for weather and environmental changes. You will also find information on how consumers can protect the environment, including information on: recycling, energy savings, pollution prevention, incentives and rebates and more.

Inquiry Centre
70 Crémazie Street
Gatineau Quebec  K1A 0H3
Telephone: 819-997-2800
Toll-free: 1 800 668-6767
Fax: 819-994-1412
TTY: 819-994-0736
Email: enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca
Website: www.ec.gc.ca

Environmental Choice (Eco-logo Program)

Canada's "Environmental Choice" Eco-Logo program, established in 1988, helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to the environment. Eco-logo certified products or services are made or offered in a way that improves energy efficiency, reduces hazardous by-products, uses recycled materials or results in the product being reusable.

5 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth Nova Scotia  B2Y 2N6
Telephone: 902-426-7231
Fax: 902-426-6348
TTY: 819-994-0736
E-mail:15th.reception@ec.gc.ca
Website: www.ecologo.org/en/

Canadian Environmental Network

The RCEN is an independent, non-partisan organization. It does not take positions on environmental issues. Rather, it encourages and supports working groups and organizations who take part in work related to the environmental field. The Canadian Environment Network provides a database of ENGO's and partners working on environmental issues around the world.

300-945 Wellington Street West
Ottawa Ontario  K1Y 2X5
Tel: 613-728-9810
Fax: 613-728-2963
Email:info@cen-rce.org

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention

The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) is a non-profit, non-government organization which is a recognized leader in pollution prevention. The C2P2 encourages actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste. The C2P2 provides a library of access to the best pollution prevention and environmental information on the Internet.

Suite 134, 215 Spadina Avenue
Toronto Ontario  M5T 2C7
Telephone: 416-979-3534
Toll-free: 1-800-667-9790
Fax: 416-979-3936
Email: info@c2p2online.com
Website: www.c2p2online.com

One Earth

One Earth is a non-profit research and advocacy group based in Vancouver, British Columbia, which seeks to transform unsustainable consumption patterns locally, nationally and internationally towards long-term sustainability. One Earth provides insightful information packages and tools which can be used to inform decision-making and social change in regard to sustainable consumption, while trying to advance Canada as a leader in sustainable development.

Unit 1205 – 1255 Main Street
Vancouver British Columbia  V6A 4G5
Telephone: 604-669-5143 or 604-805-0282
Email: info@OneEarthWeb.org
Website: www.oneearthweb.org

My Sustainable Canada

My Sustainable Canada is a national not-for-profit organization that serves as a policy advocate for sustainable consumption solutions. My Sustainable Canada provides a hub of information of consumer behaviour and sustainable consumption policy and research, which can come in handy when trying to become a more environmentally friendly consumer.

743 Avondale Avenue
Kitchener Ontario  N2M 2W6
Telephone: 519-886-3699
Email: info@mysuscan.org
Website: www.mysustainablecanada.org