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Actor and Environmentalist to Speak at 7th Annual Lake Home & Cabin Show
Ed Begley, Jr., to attend on behalf of Envirolet

Oshawa, Ontario (February 8, 2011) – Ed Begley, Jr., co-star of the television series Living With Ed, will be a guest speaker on behalf of Envirolet (www.Envirolet.com) at this year’s annual Lake Home & Cabin Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. set to take place on February 11-13.

Begley, who is known as an environmental leader in the Hollywood community, will speak on the main stage at noon and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, and will be at the Envirolet booth directly after both speaking engagements. Begley will reach audiences through his moving talk, “Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live.” Begley is constantly raising awareness about green products and technology, and he will also discuss the premium eco-friendly line of composting toilet systems by Envirolet.

Before the Lake Home & Cabin Show, Begley will be talking to Minneapolis media about his involvement with the show and his well-known green lifestyle. Begley will have appearances on the 92 KQRS Morning Show with the KQ Morning Crew, Cities 97 FM Morning Show with BT & Lee, and KARE 11 News Morning Show.

As a leader of the green movement, Begley has a long history of initiating change and serving     in several major roles including chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. He is also involved in other environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth and Tree People. Because of his strong involvement and dedication, he has won a number of awards from several prestigious environmental groups including the California League of Conservation Voters and the Natural Resources Defense Council, among others.

Begley doesn’t just promote green living and technology, he actually lives it. He currently resides in a self-sufficient home powered by solar energy just outside of Los Angeles.

The Lake Home & Cabin Show, now in its seventh year, is a unique three-day event brining more than 250 exhibitors from across the country to showcase everything related to the lake home and cabin lifestyle, including the latest trends in interior design, décor, furniture, architecture, building, remodeling and landscaping. The show is a great one-stop resource for anyone decorating, remodeling, building or buying a second home. Learn more about the show by visiting www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com.

Living with Ed starring Ed Begley, Jr. won Best Reality Program at the 2010 EMA Awards held October 16 in Los Angeles in the Warner Brothers back lot.  Other winners included 30 Rock and Avatar.

Ed Begley, Jr. is spokesperson for Sancor-manufactured composting toilet systems, Envirolet and Santerra Green.

We are at the EMA (Environmental Media Awards) tonight in Los Angeles to cheer on our spokesperson and friend Ed Begley, Jr. as Living with Ed is nominated for Best Reality Program.

Read more in our previous post.

The awards take place October 16 in Los Angeles at the Warner Bros. studios.

About EMA (Environmental Media Association)
EMA mobilizes the entertainment industry in educating people about environmental issues, which in turn, inspires them to take action. A pioneer in linking the power of celebrity to environmental awareness, it was EMA who invented the ‘green carpet,’ launching the concept of taking a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle - not a limo - to high profile awards events and bringing the concept of alternative automotive technology to millions of previously unaware households. Learn more about the Environmental Media Association.

 SANCOR INDUSTRIES LTD. PARTNERS WITH ACTOR, ENVIRONMENTALIST ED BEGLEY, JR.

OSHAWA, Ontario (October 5, 2010) – Sancor Industries Ltd. (http://www.sancorindustries.com/), a leading manufacturer of composting toilets, has partnered with well known actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and his Living With Ed brand.  Begley will help promote both the Envirolet® and Santerra Green composting toilet systems as an economical and environment-friendly alternative to traditional sanitation systems. 

Both Envirolet and Santerra Green systems have more features than competing composting toilets, such as the patented Automatic Six-Way Aeration^TM, which speeds up the composting and evaporation process through forced air, heat and natural microbe action. Each product line comes in non-electric, 12VDC battery and AC electric models and offers both waterless and low water options.

Popular applications of the Sancor product line include homes, cottages, cabins, work shops, basements, garages, pool cabanas or any location where sanitation is required.

“Sancor’s composting toilets are the best I’ve seen on the market today,” said Begley. “I firmly believe in both the products and feel that composting toilets are a tangible way to help reduce your impact on the environment by transforming waste into useable compost.”

As a leader of the green movement, Begley has a long history of initiating change and serving     in several major roles including chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. He is also involved in other environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth and Tree People. Because of his strong involvement and dedication, he has won a number of awards from several prestigious environmental groups including the California League of Conservation Voters and the Natural Resources Defense Council, among others.

Begley doesn’t just promote green living and technology, he actually lives it. He currently resides in a self-sufficient home powered by solar energy just outside of Los Angeles.

About Sancor Industries Ltd.:

Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, Sancor Industries Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced environmental composting toilet systems under the brands Envirolet and Santerra Green. Envirolet has been sold factory direct to consumers worldwide since 1977 and Santerra Green is sold through select retailers and dealers in the United States and Canada. Sancor continues to manufacture product in North America and offers the longest warranty in the composting toilet industry. In 2009, Envirolet FlushSmart VF models were selected for the “25 Products That Might Just Change The World” by Bloomberg Businessweek and revolutionized the industry by changing the perception of what a composting toilet looks like. For more information, visit Envirolet.com or SanterraGreen.com.

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Actor and Environmentalist to Speak at Solar Living Institute’s SolFest XIV
Ed Begley, Jr., to attend on behalf of Santerra Green

Oshawa, Ontario (September 22, 2010) – Ed Begley, Jr., co-star of the television series Living With Ed, will be a guest speaker on behalf of Santerra Green (www.SanterraGreen.com) at this year’s annual Solar Living Institute’s SolFest XIV in Ukiah, Calif., set to take place on Saturday September 25 and Sunday September 26.

Begley, who is known as an environmental leader in the Hollywood community, will be at the Santerra Green booth on Saturday afternoon and will speak on the main stage Sunday at 10:00 a.m., followed by an appearance in the Santerra Green booth beginning at 11:00 a.m. Begley will reach audiences through his moving talk, “Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live.” Begley is constantly raising awareness about green products and technology, and he will also discuss the premium eco-friendly line of composting toilet systems by Santerra Green on Sunday.

As a leader of the green movement, Begley has a long history of initiating change and serving     in several major roles including chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. He is also involved in other environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth and Tree People. Because of his strong involvement and dedication, he has won a number of awards from several prestigious environmental groups including the California League of Conservation Voters and the Natural Resources Defense Council, among others.

Begley doesn’t just promote green living and technology, he actually lives it. He currently resides in a self-sufficient home powered by solar energy just outside of Los Angeles.

Solfest is presented by the Solar Living Institute and will be held at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds to celebrate Solar & Sustainable energy and technology. The festival will kick off Saturday at 10:00 a.m. running through midnight, and continue on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will offer a variety of Solar & Sustainable education as well as fun activities including workshops, demonstrations, wine tasting, music and more. For more information, please visit www.solfest.org.

About Sancor Industries Ltd.
Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, Sancor Industries Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced environmental composting toilet systems under the brands Envirolet and Santerra Green. Envirolet has been sold factory direct to consumers worldwide since 1977. Santerra Green is sold through select retailers and dealers in the United States and Canada. Sancor continues to manufacture in North America and offers the longest warranty in the composting toilet industry. The newly introduced FlushSmart Series has revolutionized the industry by changing the perception of what a composting toilet looks like. For more information, visit envirolet.com or santerragreen.com.

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