The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is a non-profit, charitable, volunteer-driven organization, founded in 1969. As one of the oldest environmental non-profits in Canada, SPEC empowers local communities in the Lower Mainland to build a greener future through interactive programs and activities. Mission: To provide our community with practical solutions for urban sustainability. Vision: A healthy, just and vibrant urban life that enhances local and global eco-systems. Through our open education and outreach programs we provide our communities with the tools to build greener cities together. We work with citizens, industries and government agencies, putting our brains together to create a healthy environment we can call home. Our areas of work include: Food - building a more sustainable and resilient local food system Energy - promoting energy conservation and the use of renewable energy Transportation - advocating for sustainable transportation Waste - promoting practices that lead to waste reduction Land and Water - helping to protect our green and blue spaces