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
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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Dreaming of a Green Christmas
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas With the holiday season upon us, it is time to start thinking of how we can fit being mindful about the environment into our Christmas plans. Maybe it is time to change some of our habits & traditions and curb our environmental impact during the holiday season. The Celebration […]
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Sustainable Holiday Gifting
Sustainable Holiday Gifting: Making the Season Meaningful The holiday season is a time for giving, but it can also be a time of excess—piles of packaging, returned merchandise, and waste. This year let’s approach holiday shopping with a fresh perspective: thoughtful, sustainable gifting that strengthens relationships and nurtures our planet. Sustainable gifts are about more […]
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Net-Zero – Our Part
Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in the Niagara Region Waste Survey. Like many places around the world, Niagara is working toward the ambitious goal of reducing its carbon footprint to net-zero by 2050. The Region is seeking community input on how to get there, exploring ideas like education, improved collection methods, and […]
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The Dirty Dozen
We’ve talked about food waste and inefficient landfill use before, but what about the other litter that harms our environment? It’s surprising to see so much trash along highways, parks, and beaches when disposal bins are everywhere. Last year the International Coastal Clean-up Day in Ontario collected: 164,995 Cigarette Butts 87,470 Pieces of […]
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A Greener Future
Methane, is a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide that traps heat and contributes significantly to global warming. Around 60% of methane emissions result from human activities such as agriculture, fossil fuel use, and decomposing organic waste in landfills. Despite its impact, landfill emissions have received less attention compared to other methane […]
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Promotion Announcement
Promotion Announcement! We’re excited to announce that Jeremy Perrin, a valued member of our management team, has been promoted to General Manager! Jeremy has been with us as Operations Director for the past five years, during which time he has successfully doubled our operational efficiencies. We are thrilled to see him step into this new […]
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Inspiring Action: The Power of a Question
The power of a timely question can change your trajectory. In the 1990s, Ray Anderson, founder of Interface Inc. (carpet and tile), experienced a “lightning bolt” moment. When asked, “What’s your company doing for the environment?” he realized he had no answer. Anderson then did some research and formed a company-wide task force dedicated to […]
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Diverting Food Waste from Landfills
Diverting waste from landfills is a vital step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. By finding better uses for waste, we not only help reduce the burden on landfills but also contribute to a cleaner air, water and soil. That helps everyone. One of the innovative ways Davidson Environmental accomplishes this is by processing organic […]
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