Protecting the Environment: Entrepreneurs Working Toward a Sustainable Future
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An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Benefits, Opportunities and Best Practices
A Commitment to Sustainable Development
At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we believe that a healthy environment is essential to the development of
a strong, growing and sustainable economy. We are committed to protecting the environment of this region by promoting
sustainable businesses and communities in Atlantic Canada and by setting an example in the environmental management of
ACOA’s own operations.
Acknowledgements
ACOA would like to thank the following individuals for
their contribution to this project:
Carla MacQuarrie – Future Aqua Farms Ltd., NS
Carla Morgan & Tom Haan– Atlantic Innovative Enterprises, PE
Chad Holloway – Newfoundland Firewood, NL
Geordie Ouchterlony – Home Grown Organic Foods, NS
Hilary Oram – Newfoundland Essentials, NL
Janet Davis – Norton’s Cove Studio, NL
Jennifer Corson – Renovators Resource, NS
Joanne Firth – Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development, NS
Kevin Jeffrey – Avalon House, PE
Marc Landry – Touche Organik Touch, NB
Nycki Temple – Eco-Wise Products Inc., NL
Philippe Levesque – Macrophylla, NB
Pierre Pelletier & Isabel Gagné – Savonnerie Olivier Soapery, NB
Ray Côté – Burnside Eco-efficiency Centre, NS
Tanya Doucet – ACOA Co-op Student
Christine Bertin – ACOA Co-op Student
Monique Bourgeois – ACOA Co-op Student
Important Information about Web site Links
Within this resource, Web site links have been identified to provide information related
to the development and implementation of environmentally friendly business strategies.
Abbreviations identified in parentheses have been used throughout this guide to identify
English (E), French (F) and Bilingual (E/F) Web sites.
For further information, contact ACOA Head Office at 1-800-561-7862.
"The environment, whether local,
regional, or global, is a major
concern for many young Canadians.
They see current practices that
show a lack of respect for ecosystems
and a misuse of resources. They see
problems in our society’s systems, as
well as a lack of awareness at an
individual level. Many youth are
concerned that most people are not
aware of the impact they have on the
environment and the delicate balance
that exists between people and the
environment. The challenge for many
young people and their organizations is
to make these issues real for others."
Profiles of young entrepreneurs
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Renovators Resource