Sustainability

• ‘Lake over life’: Windsor aboiteau closure sparks environmental concerns in Nova Scotia

  An emergency order to close the Windsor aboiteau and refill Lake Pisiquid during the Nova Scotia wildfires has fishers, conservationists and Indigenous groups crying foul.

  Environment

  Jun 13
  
• New demonstration garden promotes sustainability in Calgary

  A sustainability effort for Calgary gardeners includes a free event that will be held in southwest Calgary this weekend.

  Environment

  May 30
  
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• Fashion’s Greenwashing Problem: How Canadian shoppers might be misled by eco claims

  Fashion’s greenwashing problem: how some experts believe Canadian shoppers are potentially being misled by eco-claims.

  Consumer

  May 27
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• Guelph council passes two motions in preparation for future development

  A comprehensive zoning by-law, which they say is designed with the community in mind, and a sustainable development checklist were both passed on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• RBC helped arrange US$5.4B of ‘sustainability-linked’ financing for coal mine operator

  Data showing RBC’s involvement in the credit lines for Germany-based RWE in 2022 raises complicated questions about how banks reach promised climate goals.

  Environment

  Apr 4
• Fredericton named Forest Capital of Canada by national forestry organization

  Fredericton has been granted a national designation. The Canadian Institute of Forestry has named the city the Forest Capital of Canada.

  Environment

  Mar 26
• Ontario company Friendlier aims to help phase out single-use plastics

  Their company has already washed nearly half a million plastic containers, but Friendlier hopes to scrub more and expand their operations as Canada phases out single-use plastics.

  Environment

  Mar 21
• Odessa school students learn about designing sustainable spaces for their community

  'Imagining my Sustainable Community' focuses on teaching students about sustainability pillars like alternative energy, green spaces and design.

  Canada

  Mar 9
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• Small steps in waste reduction can lead to giant leap towards sustainable living in Lethbridge

  It's a familiar dilemma: you get to the front of the checkout line, only to realize you forgot your reusable bag at home. Businesses won't be giving you a plastic replacement.

  Environment

  Jan 23
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• Canadians dump 500M kilograms of textiles a year. Ontario researchers hope to change that

  A new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo and Seneca College hopes to divert tonnes of wasted clothing from landfills back onto people’s bodies.

  Canada

  Jan 23