Yes, grocery shopping can be an environmentally friendly activity! With a little bit of creativity and planning, sustainable shopping can be easy and fun, and it can feel as good for you and your wallet as it does for the planet. Come out to learn tips and techniques to reduce waste while you’re shopping and […]
This half-day workshop will introduce participants to Zero Carbon buildings, with particular emphasis on the CaGBC's Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard. Participants will be equipped with important foundational knowledge, as well as an understanding of how the ZCB Standard could potentially be used for their current or future projects. The workshop covers the requirements of […]
Join Richard Blundell, Managing Director, Cleantech, MaRS Discovery District to explore the $ 30 Trillion Climate and Sustainability Opportunity. Richard will share the vectors of disruption which are leading to the 4th Industrial Revolution and examine social and environmental sustainability as it relates to urbanization, digitization, robotics, globalization, wellness, deomographic change, and climate change. Learn […]
One of the easiest and fastest ways to make sustainable changes to your business, whether you are hosting or attending the events, is through your travel and event practices. There is no large capital expenditure, the planet doesn't need to be retrofitted - smart planning and green procurement is all that is needed. This full […]
Organized by Future Cities Canada, this two day summit discusses a wide variety of issues facing cities today including transitioning to a low-carbon economy, improved civic engagement and inclusivity, urban resiliency, youth empowerment, and open data & technology. The summit pairs main-stage programming with concurrent workshops, collaborative sessions and deep dives, all complimented with creative and […]
Register Now – Only 25 Spots Available Background The environmental impact assessment (IA) process can be overwhelmingly complex for new practitioners. As the associated legislation continues to evolve and a new federal act being released over the next year this is the ideal time to ensure you are well versed and knowledgeable. What You’ll Learn: […]
Apply the concepts of sustainability and the technologies that deliver energy efficiency in the construction phases of a project. In this course, you will apply the concepts of sustainability and the technologies that deliver energy efficiency in the construction phases of a project. They examine various available environmental design rating systems for residential and commercial […]
This evening of recognition will showcase SUSTAIN 3S03 course projects to the McMaster and broader community. In McMaster's Celebration Hall the student groups will present a short overview and pitch of their project. There will an opportunity for networking after the presentations. If you are an interested student, community member, or faculty, please register here […]
Sustainable Engineers Associations (SEA) of UofT and Ryerson brings back their annual sustainability conference with this year’s theme: Sustainability: Beyond the Trend. This is a great opportunity for industry professionals and students to attend a day of learning and discussion with influential industry experts and network with each other. The conference aims to expand our […]
This webinar, hosted by the Prairie Regional Adaptation Collaborative (PRAC), will focus on the how climate change could impact the biodiversity of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and how conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services can build climate resilience. An overview presentation by Parks Canada will describe climate change impacts on biodiversity and opportunities to enhance resilience, […]