Wednesday, April 16, 2025
As Canada works towards a more sustainable future, the urgency to establish a consistent definition for plastics recycling has never been more important. Research conducted…
Buildings are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, and circularity strategies – such as design for flexible use, retrofit…
The Circular Innovation Council is celebrating the growth of Circular Economy Month by launching a new website and new content. The improved website will help educate…
The statistics on waste in Canada are startling. According to a recent study, only nine per cent of plastic waste is recycled; 86 per cent…
The terms “greenwash” and “greenwashing” were reportedly first used by American ecologist Jay Westerveld in the mid-1980s to describe the practice of making invalid or…
Natural assets like grasslands, forests and wetlands contribute to the delivery of ecosystem services, including many essential public services ranging from the provision of clean…
Developers and contractors across the country are increasingly aware of the critical need to design dwellings to address climate change and limit flood risk. Approximately…
The transportation sector accounts for nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Canada. The federal government has proposed a mandatory…
Canada ranks among the top waste-producing countries around the world. By 2050, annual global waste generation is projected to grow by 70 per cent and…
Sponsored story by CSA Group Versatility of plastic materials, ease of their manufacturing, and low production cost helped create a world where plastics are ubiquitous.…
Climate change is causing a steady increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of weather-related natural disasters. Damages caused by floods and rainstorms comprise a…
Developed away from the political arena, standards offer government and industry an objective option for addressing some of today’s most pressing issues. The diverse, consensus-based…