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Sustainability on My Mind: Food as Medicine Workshop Series

The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) continues to support underserved communities by hosting a special wellness event – The Food as medicine Workshop Series as part of its “Sustainability on My Mind program—designed to support underserved communities. About the Program: Sustainability on My Mind The workshops is run by the Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN), a Canadian non-profit…

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Greenwashing vs Genuine: How to Spot Real Sustainability

By Hamza Soliman In a world where “green” sells, it’s no surprise that companies are racing to promote their products as eco-friendly, natural, or sustainable. However when it comes to greenwashing in Canada, how many of these claims actually hold up under scrutiny? Given that consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, greenwashing, the act of misleading customers into believing a…

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How Builders Improve the Sustainability of Man-Made Ponds

Pond construction plays a larger role in environmental sustainability than many realize. As pressure mounts to reduce ecological impact, builders have begun adopting site-specific strategies that support long-term resilience. Across rural developments and commercial zones, intentional planning helps each pond contribute positively to surrounding ecosystems. Site Selection That Supports Ecosystem…

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3 Key Steps To Create Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable infrastructure is more than just a buzzword; it is a pressing necessity as we grapple with environmental challenges and strive to support growing urban populations. Sustainable infrastructure holds the key to creating an eco-friendly society and adapting our current system to meet modern needs. Start With Smart Designs Designing infrastructure with sustainability in mind is the…

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Carbon Capture: Climate Hero or Costly Diversion?

Despite years of international climate agreements, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levelskeep rising, with record highs in 2024. Energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable powerare essential for cutting emissions, but perhaps will not be enough to meet the world’s climategoals. In order to limit global warming to at most 2°C, many scientists and policymakers clarifythat it is not enough…

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Greenwashing vs Genuine : How to Spot Real Sustainability

In a world where “green” sells, it’s no surprise that companies are racing to promote their products as eco-friendly, natural, or sustainable. However when it comes to greenwashing in Canada, how many of these claims actually hold up under scrutiny? Given that consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, greenwashing, the act of misleading customers into believing a product or practice…

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From the Supermarket to the Dump: How to Decrease Food Waste at Home

Every year, nearly two-thirds of the world’s food production is discarded. In Canada alone, a single household throws away over 140 kilograms of food each year. This is an alarming statistic with serious environmental, economic, and moral consequences. Most of us don’t think twice about tossing wilted spinach or spoiled bread. But home food waste plays a major role in global warming and resource…

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Environmental Racism and Urban Space 

Let’s start with something real: ever noticed how some neighborhoods have parks, clean streets, and trees, while others are right next to highways, factories, or landfills? That’s not random. It’s often the result of environmental racism, a system where racialized and marginalized communities are more likely to live in polluted, degraded environments. And it’s baked into the way our cities are…

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Introducing EnvironFocus’s Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) Services: Your Partner in Blue Box Compliance and Circular Economy Innovation

At EnvironFocus, we believe compliance is just the beginning. Our PRO services go beyond regulatory minimums to help producers unlock the full value of their environmental stewardship. Our comprehensive offerings include: ✅ Annual Supply Reporting & RPRA Liaison 📊 Performance Metrics & Verification Management 📁 Recordkeeping and Audit-Ready Documentation 📢 Consumer Education and Awareness…

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Can Your City Survive Without Trees? The Unsung Heroes of Urban Infrastructure

Picture yourself walking along a downtown street on a hot summer day; Concrete towers oneach side, pavement radiating beneath your feet, and no trees in sight. The atmosphere is dry,foggy, and heavy. It’s a scene that’s becoming increasingly common in cities across the globe.As cities grow and emphasize new infrastructure, trees are frequently viewed as ornamentalextras, disposable when space is…

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From Lab to Market: How Green Chemistry Is Changing Everyday Products

What do compostable coffee pods, BPA-free water bottles, and sulphate-free shampoos all have incommon? They’re all results of a quiet scientific revolution known as green chemistry, a method ofchemical design that focuses on lowering or eliminating dangerous compounds from the start. Fordecades, ordinary products have relied on substances that, while helpful, remain in the environment andpose…

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Why Our Streets Feel Broken: Understanding the Problem with Stroads in the GTA and Beyond

Living in Kitchener-Waterloo, I’ve often found myself wondering: why are so many of our roads so frustrating to walk, bike, or even drive on? They’re not quite highways, but they’re definitely not people-friendly either. The answer, as I’ve come to learn, lies in a strange hybrid we’ve accidentally built into the core of our cities, something urban planners now call a stroad. But before we get…

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Protecting Our Elders: Raising Awareness on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

For many older adults in minority and immigrant communities, this isn’t a rare exception, and it’s their everyday reality. In these communities, where respect for tradition and family often outweighs all else, speaking out about abuse can feel like a betrayal. Language barriers, fear of deportation, and the weight of cultural expectations keep these seniors trapped in their suffering. As World…

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PFAs Everywhere: The Invisible threat in our water

Throughout history, rainfall has long symbolized hope and prosperity, however, a startling discovery casts a shadow of doubt over these feelings: the rain is no longer clean. Recent studies show that rainwater from all regions of our vast planet contains unsafe levels of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAs (per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances). These chemicals have been used for decades in…

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Sustainability in Higher Education: Shaping Future Climate Leaders

As the climate crisis grows, universities are making sustainability a priority on campus. This includes everything from classroom teachings to energy use in buildings and student involvement. Colleges and universities are essential in driving change by developing new ideas, managing large operations, and preparing future leaders. Embedding Environmental Literacy Sustainability education is…

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The State of Play: Sustainability Disclosure and Assurance

More global companies seek assurance on sustainability reporting, study by IFAC, AICPA & CIMA shows The percentage of companies engaged in sustainability reporting remained unchanged at 98% 73% of companies obtained assurance on at least some of their sustainability disclosures Greenhouse gas emissions remain the most widely assured category of sustainability information Warsaw (15 May…

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Empowering Minds for a Greener Future: Integrating Climate Education Through Collaboration and Digital Innovation

Despite the growing urgency of the climate crisis, many students are not educated on climate change topics, leaving them unprepared to understand or address today’s environmental challenges. Compared to other current issues, the climate change issue has not been taught in student learning, and teachers do not have the proper training to educate students on the climate change topic. In addition,…