# Eco Employment Solutions EMBERS Green Renovations Uses Biodegradable Items for Energy Efficiency By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2013-02-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embers-green-renovations References: [embersvancouver.vcn.bc](http://embersvancouver.vcn.bc.ca/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/23573638) The economy has not been kind in the last few years and jobs are far and few between. EMBERS Green Renovations not only provides affordable indoor and outdoor remodelling and contracting solutions for clients, it also solves the issue of unemployment for many individuals. Founded in 2010, the Vancouver-based social enterprise promotes sustainable building practices and reinvests its profits back into creating more green jobs in the area. The program initially started in collaboration with British Columbia Hydro to create new jobs for people in the province. Aside from upgrading property, EMBERS Green Renovations has a special Weatherization Division that offers modifications to help property owners save on energy costs too. Since its start, the social enterprise has helped owners reduce the cost of their bills by 15-30% as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1100 tons. **Contact Information** EMBERS Green Renovations [website](http://embersvancouver.vcn.bc.ca/) EMBERS Green Renovations [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/EMBERSVan) EMBERS Green Renovations [Twitter](https://twitter.com/embersvancouver) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Building Practices:** Opportunity for companies to adopt sustainable building practices to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. - **Social Enterprises:** Potential for businesses to create social enterprises that address unemployment issues and reinvest profits into creating more green jobs. - **Weatherization Solutions:** Market for companies providing modifications to help property owners save on energy costs through weatherization solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renovations and Contracting:** Renovation and contracting industry can incorporate eco-friendly practices and offer energy-efficient solutions. - **Energy Efficiency:** Opportunity for companies to specialize in energy-efficient solutions and help property owners reduce their energy costs. - **Sustainability and Green Jobs:** Emerging industry focused on promoting sustainable practices and creating green jobs for the unemployed. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Career Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-job-boards.md) - [Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-composting-technology.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-vic.md) - [Efficient Window Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miter-brands.md) - [Empowering Home Improvement Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resurfacing-solutions.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Ecosystem Restoration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-wedge.md) - [Urban Greening Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic.md)