Articles

Elisa’s portfolio is diverse, covering travel, health, law, lifestyle, business and, of course, her most respected niche, social entrepreneurship. Here are a few samples.

Canada’s animal-welfare push is gathering steam. Here’s what’s on the agenda

Toronto Star

A parliamentary bill named after Jane Goodall is just the tip of the iceberg; activists have a lot of changes they’d like to see come to Canada, from an end to chickens in cages to a new home for Kiska, the orca at Marineland.

What my father’s dementia taught me about living in the moment

Toronto Star

It’s been a tough journey, but it’s given a new perspective on the importance of appreciating the present, the little things. What else do we have when all memories are lost?

How Canopy Planet, a B.C. forest advocate, won over the fashion giants

Financial Post

To date 13 major brands and 15 designers have committed to the CanopyStyle pledge, including H&M and Zara, luxury designer Stella McCartney and retail heavyweights such as Eileen Fisher, Quicksilver, Lululemon and Patagonia

Banking on recycling: Consumer demand fuels companies that repurpose, reuse and recycle waste

Financial Post

Companies that make a business of recycling are finding that consumers put their money where their mouth is when it comes to the environment

How social entrepreneurs, conservationists are working together to preserve the Great Bear Rainforest

Financial Post

Finding solutions to conflict between business and conservationists is key to long-term survival and economic success

Trending divestment movement could mean big opportunity for Canada’s fossil-free investors

Financial Post

Depending on whom you ask, the divestment movement is either a passing fad led by radical environmentalists with a misguided sense of loyalty or a growing trend sparked by informed and pragmatic investors looking to align their investments with their values.

Would you pay more for a sustainable product that tastes great?

Financial Post

Sustainability is the buzzword these days: Vancouver Island Salt Co. and Southbrook Winery in Niagara on the Lake are discovering that you can command a good price for a sustainable product that is high quality