Category Archives: Sustainable practices

Mobile Closet

Circularity in Action.

We are putting circularity into action. Team effort brings help to vulnerable individuals. Instead of discarding gently used work boots, (or gently worn shoes) when our drivers get new boots, they bring in their old boots for us to donate to Start Me Up Niagara/Mobile Closet.  These organizations help individuals take positive steps in life […]
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Eco Gifting

Eco Gifting

In the past, we’ve shared many ideas for creating a more sustainable Christmas—and we’re keeping that spirit alive with a Top 10 list of gift ideas that bring joy while lightening your environmental impact. Green Shopping Basics You’ll see lots of labels like “green,” “eco-friendly,” and “sustainable,” and they aren’t the same. • Green: Slightly […]
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Wish Cycling

Wish-cycling

We have had an ongoing debate in our household – What preparation needs to be done to put items into our curbside recycling totes – and what is or isn’t recyclable?   Some believe that the sorting, separating, cleaning and general fussiness of our recycling system is onerous and not worth the effort.  Others believe that […]
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Renewable Natural Gas

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) ⛽is a carbon-neutral fuel, that can help battle climate change. It’s all about putting waste to work. Processing organic waste so that it is usable to create RNG is the core of what we do at Davidson Environmental.   We don’t actually do the final processing, that occurs in locations like Escarpment Renewables […]
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Building Sustainability (1)

Building Sustainability

I learned a long time ago from James Collins, Professor and Co-Author of Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, that great companies are not sustained by inventiveness or market opportunity alone. What truly carries them forward is a foundation of core values. At Davidson Environmental, sustainability is not just a service—it’s a value […]
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A Sustainable Table

How to Have a Sustainable Table

We’re halfway through June, and in Ontario that means one wonderful thing: fresh, local produce is back on the table. There’s something truly joyful about stopping at a roadside stand and picking up freshly harvested berries, peas, garlic scapes, or rhubarb. These “first fruits” of summer mark the start of four months of abundance in […]
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International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week The first week of May is recognized globally as International Compost Awareness Week—a time to reflect on the importance of returning organics to the earth and caring for our soil. Celebrated since 1995, this week marks 30 years of promoting sustainable practices through composting. The 2025 theme, “Sustainable Communities Begin with […]
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4 Questions for Building a Sustainability Action Plan

Building a sustainability plan doesn’t have to be complicated. By using SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely—you can create a plan that works for your business. With the right plan, people and partners, success is within reach. Questions to ask yourself, your partners or your board:  What initiatives should we prioritize? Focus on specific […]
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