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Recycling Rules are Changing

There’s a new provider for recycling in Ontario — and the rules are changing. Circular Materials is now overseeing residential recycling as part of Ontario’s shift to a producer-responsibility model.  That means the companies that create packaging are now responsible for managing it at end of usefulness. Across Ontario, what belongs in the blue box […]
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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

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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Single Use Plastic Free July?!!?

How Realistic Is Plastic Free July?   Plastic Free July started in 2011 as a small Australian challenge and has since grown into a global movement. The idea? Go 31 days without single-use plastics. Sounds simple—until you start counting every straw, wrapper, and takeout container. For businesses especially, it feels like everything comes wrapped in plastic… sometimes […]
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Climate Action

Climate Action and Your Community

Do you wonder what real progress is being made toward tackling climate change? We keep hearing about the 2050 net-zero emissions target, yet as that deadline inches closer, there’s little fanfare about significant improvements in reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). While there are standout success stories—like those I’ve shared in The Power of a Question,   Celebrating […]
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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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Green Fatigue

Green Fatigue

Recycling and environmentally friendly organics management are essential for sustainable living. They conserve resources, reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce the environmental impact of consumerism. Yet, a growing challenge called “GREEN FATIGUE” threatens the progress we’ve made in encouraging eco-friendly habits. Green fatigue refers to the frustration and disinterest people may feel when […]
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Davidson Village Compost

We are Growing

Announcing exciting news: Davidson Environmental has acquired Village Compost. We at Davidson Environmental are delighted to announce the acquisition of Village Compost.    Village Compost is a company that has provided organic collection service in the region of London Ontario for 12 years.  They are proud of their track-record of collecting 1,262,300 pounds of food waste […]
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Benefits of Recycling – 10 Reasons to Recycle

Recycling is a key component of a circular economy where waste materials are repurposed and reintegrated into the production cycle. By recycling, we can significantly reduce the burden on natural resources, minimize waste generation, and mitigate environmental damage. Recycling food waste (the one near and dear to us here at Davidson Environmental), paper, plastic, glass […]
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