Lighthouse Sustainable Building Center is an enterprising nonprofit society dedicated to advancing and catalyzing sustainability in British Columbia's built environment. They offer a range of programs and services, including project visioning, green building documentation, market research, and custom training.

Canada Green Building is a nonprofit, national accreditation body for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building code and creditation program. They work to change industry standards, develop best design practices and guidelines, advocate for green buildings, and develop educational tools to support members in implementing sustainable practices.

US Green Building Council is a nonprofit organization that supports sustainable market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.

Cascadia Green Building Council is one of three original chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council and, as a chapter of the Canada Green Building Council as well, is the only international chapter in North America. The chapter covers Oregon, Washington,  British Columbia  and Alaska, but also includes members from as far away as Idaho and Montana. Cascadia continues to serve its members by helping the U.S. and Canada Green Building Councils meet their goals in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to become a leading force in green building by forging alliances with organizations that have a stake in the future of this region.

Green Seal is a nonprofit organization that develops life cycle-based sustainability standards for products, services and companies, and offers third-party certification for those that meet the criteria in the standard. Green Seal has been actively identifying and promoting sustainability in the marketplace, and helping organizations be greener in a real and effective way since 1989.

Forest Stewardship Council is a multi-stakeholder organization, that develops forest management  and chain-of-custody standards, and provides accreditation services to a global network of committed businesses, organizations and communities. FSC certification provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.

Fresh Start Recycling helps home owners, building managers, and construction contractors in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and the North Shore to rid themselves of unwanted items. They limit our impact on the environment by contributing reusable items to charity and recycling as much as possible.