Van Jones: A New Green Deal

Check out this article by Social Change Institute alumnus Van Jones: Working Together for a Green New Deal.

Lunapads

North American leader in reusable menstrual products.

Madeleine and Suzanne's Story

In 1993, a young fashion designer named Madeleine Shaw created a small collection of colourful and reusable cloth menstrual pads. Though initially inspired by an allergy to tampons, her experience awakened an eco-feminist desire to reconnect women with their monthly cycles and to run a business that celebrated womanhood. A few years later, Madeleine met chartered accountant Suzanne Siemens who was looking for more meaningful work as a woman in finance. They were a perfect professional match and incorporated Lunapads in 2000.

Strategies for the Green Economy

SVNer Joel Makower, GreenBiz.com, recently published a new book, "Strategies for the Green Economy." It includes a major contribution on green marketing by fellow SVN member Cara Pike.

The book examines the opportunities and challenges facing both large companies and entrepreneurs as they seek to reduce their environmental footprints while harnessing environmental thinking as a platform for innovation.

 

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Canadian Environmental Leadership Program

October 22 – 29, 2008
Hollyhock, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, BC
Join North America's most experienced environmental and social change leaders to learn the strategic skills to bring about effective and sustainable change. All of this is done with a commitment to inspire, rejuvenate & connect.  Based on the experience and knowledge of over 10 years of supporting environmental and social change, the goal of Canadian Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) is to support the development of skilled leaders equipped to bring about change to environmental and sustainability issues in Canada. 

Top 10 List Worthy -- Period.

I have noticed that there are many lists being published on the top ways to save the planet. Most of the ideas are good but there seems to be some very worthy ideas that never make these lists including natural menstrual products. I have to admit if it wasn't for the wonderful women, Madeline Shaw and

Funding Guidelines and Process

Guidelines

Please note that we only accept invited grant proposals and we are currently only minimally able to fund new organizations. Invitations to make proposals occur during each of our two annual grants cycles, subsequent to our review of a Letter of Inquiry.

Renewal2 Investment Fund

Renewal2 invests in change by providing an opportunity for investors to participate in the development of businesses at the forefront of social and environmental innovation. Led by the Renewal Partners management team, Renewal2 builds upon over a decade of experience in successful high impact investing.

Endswell Foundation

The Endswell Foundation is an independent registered charity, operating under the Renewal group of organizations. Through the 1990s Endswell was the largest, BC based, private foundation funding environmental issues in the province.

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