At this event we will: Discuss Global and Halton-specific issues – local garbage, recycling efforts and constraints. Explain why we urgently need to cut the use of plastics and reduce all kinds of waste. We will explain a variety of ways to reduce different kinds of waste and cut your use of plastics, particularly single […]
Summary of "Canada’s Top Climate Change Risks", a report recently published by the Council of Canadian Academies. The report identifies the top areas of climate change risk for Canada, and rates the risk areas according to society’s ability to adapt and reduce negative outcomes. Additionally, the report describes an approach to inform federal risk prioritization […]
Come join the Hamilton Naturalists' Club in celebrating 100 years of fellowship, nature appreciation, and conservation at our anniversary dinner at the beautiful Liuna Station. Tickets must be purchased by October 18th. Tables of 8 are available.The event itself will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. The dinner menu is butternut squash soup and mixed greens salad, […]
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 […]
Energy management and greenhouse gas emissions are an increasing priority in our organizations and world. To help with this transition, the Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk College is hosting a 3-day energy management workshop November 5-7. The workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about energy, but may not have […]
An in-depth consideration of EV's environmental impact across their entire life-cycle, allows us to shift away from traditional linear perspectives and find ways to reduce raw material usage and energy needs that will ultimately ease environmental stresses across the entire system. This free webinar dives deep into supply chain management, responsible sourcing and the different role EV […]
Join us at our annual reception, Connect 2019, to celebrate the businesses and Green Economy Hubs accelerating Canada's shift to a low-carbon economy. We'll be giving out the inaugural Green Economy Builder Award, which will recognize a business in our network that has not only demonstrated leadership through its organizational sustainability initiatives, but has also increased sustainability interest and action […]
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 […]
The Awards Night features an opening networking reception, gala dinner, and presentation of the Green Building Excellence and Leadership Awards at the elegant art deco Arcadian Court. The Green Building Excellence Awards recognize outstanding new projects and programs in Ontario that go above and beyond the normal scope of sustainable best practices. The Leadership Awards […]
Are you working in an environmental role or interested in sustainability? Join us at our next Green Drinks event! Meet others working/studying/living in all areas of green! Every 2nd Tuesday of every month, environmental and business professionals, entrepreneurs, students, volunteers, job-seekers, government representatives, and citizens from all over Mississauga and surrounding cities get together to make connections within […]