Environmental experts teach Canadian families how to
reduce Canada’s greenhouse-gas emissions
(Toronto, 12 February 2008) – According to The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC), Canadians emit over 639 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, ranking Canada among the top ten biggest contributors behind the U.S. and China. Unfortunately, these numbers keep climbing despite the fact that global warming and other environment issues are at the top of consumer’s minds. While “going green” has become a catchphrase, many families have yet to make the transition. Why? Simply put, people are wondering, “How can my family make a significant difference?” To answer this question, Toronto-based TBS New Media Ltd. has brought together a number of renowned environmental experts and released a line of instructional DVDs entitled, The Living Series: Learn to Live a Greener Life. The videos will be available at Sam’s Club and other major retailers in time for Earth Day on April 22, and are currently available at Wal-Mart.
“I thought I was living ‘green’ by recycling and switching to CFL bulbs. However, while researching the topic, I realized I knew very little,” said Saul Nir, Chief Creative Officer of TBS New Media. “There are many other simple changes that families can adopt. Instructional DVDs, such as The Living Series, have not been available until now. Each of the six videos in the series is presented in concise one hour episodes. We hope this tool will help families take the next step to reducing their ecological footprint on our planet.”
The Living Series covers topics from energy conservation and green cleaning, to cooking green and green gardening. Environmental experts include:
- Emmanuel Rey, founder of EnviroMaid™
- Cheryl Shour, founder of the Organic Landscape Alliance and lead author of the Public Health Guide on Natural Lawn and Garden Care
- Julie Daniluk, Certified Nutritionist and organic food expert
- Ford Underwood, Certified Energy Advisor & Energy Efficiency Consultant
- Rob Grand, environmentalist and green consumer product expert
