How many co2? February 22, 2009
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We measure the amount of co2 saved by our wonderful clients using our cargo bicycle and other co2 saving measures we have implemented. Between September 2008 and January 2009, we saved 185,432 grams of co2 from being released into our environment. That’s about what 2 average adult people weigh or 100 boxes of kitty litter or 1,854 large chocolate bars. Hey we can’t say we are solving the problem but we are definately reducing our footprint!
Cargo Bike – Follow the Leader November 28, 2008
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Lately we have spotted another cargo bike around town. That makes us proud that we have succeeded in our mission to take a leadership role in reducing the eco-footprint of the same day courier industry.
We introduced the latest Bilenky cargo bike to Toronto in July of this year. It is an amazing rear loading design with the weight of the cargo very low to the ground. These features combined make it safer for the courier and traffic. We can carry up to 250lbs, any shape or size. We have added a removable waterproof bag that will let us carry packages all winter long without damage to our clients’ valuable packages.
We recently held a contest to name our cargo bike. You may see photos of “Cookie” here.
john won a hoodie at the vegetarian food fair September 11, 2008
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Congrats to John E who visited our booth at the Vegetarian Food Fair this past weekend and won a hoodie by entering our draw.
We had a great time at the Fair, displaying our cargo bike and spreading the word about our co-op and everyone loved to hear about the cargo bike.
vegetarian food fair September 4, 2008
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We’ll have a booth at the Vegetarian Food Fair this weekend. Come down to the Harbourfront to check out our cargo bike in person and enter a contest to win one of our coveted hoodies.
Courier Co-op’s Cargo Bike “Greens Up” Toronto August 21, 2008
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What is that? A Bicycle Truck? Wow! Great! Super Idea! That is what Toronto has to say about Courier Co-op Toronto’s new cargo bike. It is an attention getter with a purpose!
Courier Co-op Toronto plans to “green-up” the city by reducing the amount of carbon fuel emissions being released in downtown Toronto. We are promoting pedal power and have purchased the prototype of a rear loading cargo bicycle. It has a cargo box base 36” x 22” and can hold in excess of 200lbs. That means businesses in downtown Toronto can send boxes, architectural drawings, film canisters, flower arrangements etc from Dufferin to Bayview and up to Dupont without the negative impact of a car. Cargo can be stacked high without risk to the cyclist because their vision remains unimpaired. The two wheel base gives them agility so they can move quickly through traffic just like a regular bike.
CONTEST
Courier Co-op Toronto is inviting Toronto to name the bicycle. We want the name to say something about the bicycle or about its environmental benefits. The prize is a very cool looking Courier Co-op hoodie plus the winner gets to name a downtown company that gets to use the bike once a day for a month for FREE.
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The cargo bike was created by the good folks at Bilenky Cycle Works.
ABOUT COURIER CO-OP TORONTO
Courier Co-op Toronto is owned by the couriers and was formed to take a leadership role in improving employment standards worldwide, raising the bar on mutual respect between couriers and clients and reducing the eco footprint of the same day courier industry.
Courier Co-op Toronto earns its money by doing courier work and selling merchandise and shares. Courier Co-op Toronto is supported by shareholders worldwide.
Help us “green-up” Toronto by sending your boxes, drawings or parcels by bike instead of by car. Please visit http://www.couriercoop.ca now or call Cheryl Douglass at 416-677-1449 so she can set you up with an account.
P.S. We encourage you to share any ideas you have that we may be able to implement to help reduce the eco footprint of the same day courier industry.
Delivering, ethically. 