1.
EcoFriendly Sask 2014
The Year in Review

2.
EcoFriendly Sask informs, encourages, and
supports Saskatchewan environmental
initiatives:
 Online publication
 Small grants to support local
environmental initiatives

3.
EcoFriendly Sask’s top articles for 2014 cover a
wide range of topics – passive house
construction, permaculture, light pollution,
books about Saskatchewan, and more. Enjoy!

4.
Construction

5.
Passive House: Comfortable, Energy-Efficient
Homes
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/02/passive-house-comfortable-energy.html

6.
“Passivhaus standards focus on energy efficiency
rather than the use of renewable energy sources.
Extra layers of insulation and an air-tight envelope
keep warm air in and cold air out.”

7.
Green Roofs:
Good for the Economy and the Environment
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/04/green-roofs-good-for-economy-and.html

8.
“Green roofs are an effective method of capturing and
controlling storm water runoff and urban heat island effects.”

9.
Education

10.
University of Saskatchewan
Sustainability Initiatives
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/05/university-of-saskatchewan.html

11.
“The Campus Sustainability Initiative addresses all
areas of campus life: education, research, operations,
governance, and community engagement.”

12.
Shannon Dyck
Action & Inquiry: At School, at Work, and at Home
“Action-oriented environmental education”
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/01/shannon-dyck-action-inquiry-at-school.html

13.
Lighting

14.
The High Cost of Lighting up the Night
“You can protect the Northeast Swale as much as you
want, but if you can’t preserve the dark there will be a
mass wildlife migration.”
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/06/the-high-cost-of-lighting-up-night.html

15.
“19% of electrical energy produced in Saskatchewan is used to
keep the lights on and yet so much of it is wasted …. We spend
$90 to $115 billion annually worldwide on wasted light, $45
to $100 million in Canada, and over $500,000 per year in
Saskatoon.”

16.
Energy-Efficient LED Lighting
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/01/energy-efficient-led-lighting.html
“When purchasing a LED bulb, don’t be
driven by price alone. You should also
consider the bulb’s longevity and the
quality of the light it will produce.”

17.
Permaculture

18.
Permaculture: Practical Solutions for Restoring
Healthy Ecosystems
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/09/permaculture-practical-solutions-for.html

19.
“Permaculture is a design system that focuses on
meeting human needs – habitat, food, shelter,
community, energy – while at the same time healing
and regenerating the natural environment”

20.
Water

21.
Protecting and Constructing Wetlands
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/05/protecting-and-constructing-urban.html

22.
“Constructed wetlands are attractive naturalized
parks, and they’re doing a better job of managing
storm drainage and improving water quality.”

23.
Summer Explorations in Saskatoon and Area
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/05/summer-explorations-in-saskatoon-and.html

24.
Turning Aside: Observing the Kerrobert
Reservoir
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/2014/03/turning-aside-observing-kerrobert.html

25.
Saskatchewan Books

26.
http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/p/books.html
Birds
Landscape
Outdoor Activities
Plants
Places
Wildlife
Miscellaneous
Saskatchewan Nature Books

27.
http://www.facebook.com/ecofriendlysk
http://twitter.com/EcoFriendlySask
http://www.pinterest.com/ecofriendlysask/