Links and resources

Eco-Efficiency Centre resources

"Carbon footprinting: Business opportunities in carbon management"
Published by the Eco-Efficiency Centre

From the Burnside News, August 2008:

"Made to Measure: Calculating Your Carbon Footprint"
By Emily Richardson, Intern with the Eco-Efficiency Centre

Other resources

"Carbon footprint - What it is and how to measure it"                                                   Published by the European Commission's Joint Research Committee

Conserve Nova Scotia
Learn more about improving the energy efficiency of your home, business, and vehicles

"Doing Business in a New Climate: A Guide to Measuring, Reducing and Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
Published by the David Suzuki Foundation

EnerGuide and Energy Star
Resources on choosing energy efficient appliances, electronics, heating and cooling equipment, and vehicles

Google Maps
Plan efficient routes using this free mapping tool; drag points on the route for necessary stopovers

Greenhouse Gas Protocol
This site, jointly administered by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute offers a number of tips and tools for carbon management, including a document entitled A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, which is a widely referenced guide on carbon accounting.

Nova Scotia Power energy calculator
Calculate the energy consumption and cost of lighting, appliances, household items, and many other electronic devices.

Resource Recovery Fund Board
Waste management resources for Nova Scotia; includes information on disposing vehicles, hazardous wastes and other unconventional waste.