Both store locations are Bullfrog Powered
 Bullfrog sources power from clean, emissions-free sources like wind power and low-impact water power instead of carbon-intensive sources like coal and oil. So far in 2009 our annual emissions footprint reduction (based on electricity bought via bullfrog) -
| Carbon dioxide (tonnes) |
12.280 |
| Nitric oxides (kgs) |
15.610 |
| Sulphur dioxides (kgs) |
39.660 |
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Learn more or become a subscriber at: http://www.bullfrogpower.com
Efficient Light Bulbs
Efficient fluorescent light bulbs are used at both store locations
New Heating & Cooling System at Parry Sound Town Store
New for 2009: our town store will be heated and cooled with a Napoleon ductless heat pump. In the shoulder seasons this unit becomes a hybrid heat extractor, working down to -10 degrees C and delivering 300% more heat / kw than conventional electric baseboards. This unit will help cut our year round energy consumption and costs considerably.
Natural Gardens & Lawns
Lawns and gardens at both store locations are pesticide & herbicide free. We’ve minimized the size of lawns that we have to cut and use an electric mower (using our green Bullfrog power) to mow our lawn at the Parry Sound store location.
Partner with the Eastern Georgian Bay Stewardship Council
http://www.helpourfisheries.com/
White Squall has partnered with municipalities, provincial government, cottage associations, residents and other local business concerned with protecting the Georgian Bay Eco-system.
We continue to help with the establishment and maintenance of campsites including latrine boxes on outer islands near Parry Sound, one of many specific projects that White Squall was been involved with for years in partnership with the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Association (GLSKA) http://glska.freehostia.com/
Low Impact Camping Practices Include:
- Packing out all garbage /compost
- Use of cook stoves for all meals
- A tried & tested system of handling human waste on Georgian Bay's rocky islands
- Using fires only in an emergency to conserve the precious wood on the outer islands. We encourage our kayak renters to do the same and abide by the voluntary fire ban while camping on Georgian Bay.
A comment from trip participant on Ecology of the Bay Trip :
"The minimum impact camping approach as practiced by White Squall was particularly impressive. Twelve of us left no trace. We weren’t pretending either – the rules & practice made it natural. Very well done."
Fresh Squall Eggs For all Trips
Our own resident hens produce all our eggs for multi day trips and courses.
Eco-friendly Publications
 All brochures, newsletters & envelopes are printed on post consumer recycled paper using vegetable based inks. New for '09 - our brochure will be printed by a Forest Stewardship Council approved printer using mixed sources of recycled wood products & paper.
Re-using Materials
We reuse as much material as we can including merchandise & shipping packaging; envelopes and paper
 Recycling & Composting
All garbage at both store locations and on wilderness trips is sorted into recyclables, compost & garbage.
We try to divert as much as we can from our local landfills
We encourage our kayak & canoe renters to bring us their sorted garbage at the end of their trip for proper disposal.
Organic Fair Trade Coffee
Organic fair trade coffee is served on all paddling courses and trips and at both stores for staff coffee breaks.
Reusable Dishes
Reusable dishes, cutlery, and cups are used for all courses and trips.
Safe Cleaning Products
Only environmentally friendly cleaning products are used on site such as vinegar and phosphate free soaps.
 Staff Carpooling
We encourage our staff to carpool to work as much as possible and allow for flexible work schedule to help in coordinating this.
Environmental Products
We sell stainless steel water bottles that can be reused eliminating the need for bottled water & promotes the use tap or filtered water to refill bottles.
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