In April 2006, Light House commissioned two focus groups to gauge British Columbians perceptions of the home renovation and improvement process along with their interest in (and understanding of) green building. Light House retained the services of Conscientious Innovation – a marketing and communications company that specializes in helping businesses talk about social responsibility with “substance and style”.

Looking for information on waste reduction for renovations/demolitions.

The issue is partly to do with the total waste material generated but more to do with diverting it from landfill. In the GVRD about 67%% of construction waste is diverted to other uses. On some projects (not houses) we are getting over 90% diversion rates.

Would you give hard cash to a stranger?

MIKE HOLMES

On Saturdays through the fall, the Sustainable Building Centre is hosting its "Guest Expert" Series on Granville Island, in Vancouver.