I’ve been contacted by a few green businesses lately. While I haven’t directly experienced these businesses myself, they sound sincere enough that I’m willing to give them some exposure. Please leave your comments on any dealings with them.

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Maximum Impact Renovations

“My husband and I have just started a renovation business that specializes in environmentally-friendly kitchen and bath renos.

Our business is run out of our home, and we endeavor not only to installing eco-friendly products, but we also try as much as possible to use sustainable business practices. For example, my husband (a Red Seal Journeyman plumber) was appalled at how much garbage the construction industry (especially new home construction) contributes to landfills. In the past two years, he has committed to recycling or repurposing all packing materials (i.e., cardboard, plastics, wood) from his job sites. In fact, last year he built shelves in our garage, entirely out of wood that he diverted from the dump!

We have also committed to sourcing as much of our products from post-consumer recyled material as possible. It might cost more to print on recycled paper and purchase bamboo T-shirts, but we consider it a good investment in the environment. If you're interested in writing a blog entry about sustainable business practices, please feel free to give us a shout. We'd love to participate!

Josephine Lamy, www.maximpactrenos.ca

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Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery

Hi we just opened a family run cafe on the south side of Edmonton called Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery @ the market at Summerside.

With personal views that are in line with your organization with Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility, on the forefront of my opinions and actions making choice like using Bullfrog to Power my cafe, doing planters that are edible, using recycled wood furniture, and supporting local companies where possible such as Alberta Coffee Roasters and Beef Farmers.

I wanted to offer that if you ever wanted to display any materials on our bulletin board or need support to please feel free to contact us.

 www.goodearthsummerside.ca .

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 LED Ligths Canada

HI, I wanted to introduce myself and my company to you. I stock and sell LED lighting in Edmonton. I spent years as a kitchen renovator and began using LED lights in my renos years ago when they were very hard to find. I have now moved full-time into promoting LED lighting and would like to be represented on your site. There is a link on the site you might be interested in called "The Total LED Kitchen". Harvey

http://ledlightscanada.com