Tag: CSA Group
Circular strategies to extend the life of office buildings in Canada
Buildings are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, and circularity strategies – such as design for flexible use,...
Circular Economy Month launches new website to celebrate national growth
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...
Closing the Loop: Foundations for a circular economy in Canada
The statistics on waste in Canada are startling. According to a recent study, only nine per cent of plastic waste is recycled; 86 per...
Policy POV: How to validate your environmental claims and avoid greenwashing
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...
CSA Group publishes national standard for natural asset inventories
Natural assets like grasslands, forests and wetlands contribute to the delivery of ecosystem services, including many essential public services ranging from the provision of...
New CSA Group report on Canada’s costliest climate impact – flooding
Developers and contractors across the country are increasingly aware of the critical need to design dwellings to address climate change and limit flood risk....
Recommendations for building an equitable EV charging network
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...
CSA report explores eight opportunities to build circular economy
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...
Defining Recycling: The first step toward a circular economy for plastics
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....
New guide by CSA Group to help municipalities improve flood-resiliency
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...