Environment

Late summer tips for your lawn

July 29, 2012

In Ontario and most parts of Canada, we’ve had yet another incredibly dry summer. While many of us have been more than thrilled with what seems like endless sunny days, lawns everywhere are feeling the brunt of the dryness. For many homeowners, dealing with their lawns during these intense dry periods can be a frustrating [...]

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Showcasing Sustainable Living in an Existing Neighbourhood.

May 4, 2012

Reliance is a leading sponsor and project manager for the Green Home Makeover project in Peel – a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) initiative to select one home to participate in a free Green Home Makeover. The Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) Makeover will show residents how to save water and energy and [...]

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It’s Farmers’ Market Time!

May 4, 2012

The warm weather is upon us and it brings the return of our favourite summer pastimes. Whether you are planning a family vacation, swapping your winter boots for flip-flops or preparing your vegetable garden, we all have something we really look forward to in the summer months.   For many, the month of May signals [...]

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Can the power of the sun power your home?

April 18, 2012

Solar power and the production of personal photovoltaic panels have come a very long way during the past decade. Solar-powered billboards line the highways, and some vacant warehouses and manufacturing buildings’ roofs have found their niche as unobstructed solar panel fields.  Has the technology and production advanced enough that it can power a small home [...]

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Getting ready for Earth Day 2012

April 18, 2012

Each year Earth Day picks up more momentum and provides an invaluable opportunity to learn more about protecting our environment. David Brower said, “We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children,” and there isn’t a better opportunity to teach them these lessons than Earth Day. This coming Sunday is [...]

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Freedom comes on two wheels

April 18, 2012

As a child, learning to ride your bike without training wheels and being allowed to ride on your own was freedom. Throughout the beginning of the 20th century, cycling was one of North America’s most common pastimes, and world-renowned venues like Madison Square Garden were constructed to host races. The importance of eco-friendly transit and [...]

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Does daylight saving time bring savings?

March 23, 2012

In 2007, the dates when we spring forward and fall backward (or lose an hour and then gain an hour) changed with the intention of reducing energy consumption. The general theory was that the change would make people turn their lights on later in the evening, effectively reducing energy consumption. The question is does it [...]

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Control spring allergies with these indoor air-quality solutions

March 23, 2012

With spring here, it’s time for allergy season. For many people, being outdoors during this time can become a miserable experience, which means staying inside away from the pollen and dust can be a better and healthier choice. However, allergens can easily be brought into any home on clothing and footwear, and this can make [...]

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Time is running out for ecoENERGY rebates!

January 17, 2012

The ecoENERGY for Homes rebate program is ending very soon, and if you are planning on taking advantage of this opportunity, you’d better not wait any longer. At the moment, there are no indications of an extension to the program. The good news is there are other tax incentives that are part of the ecoENERGY [...]

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Reliance employees donate $1-million to United Way

January 15, 2012

In December 2011, Reliance matched all funds raised by Reliance employees through pledge forms for a total annual donation of $245,886 to the United Way. Donating to the United Way is an annual project for the Reliance team, with a goal of breaking the quarter-million-dollar donation mark during 2012. “In fact, over these past five [...]

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