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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Send Waste to A Better Place
Anaerobic digestion What Good Does Organic Waste Diversion Do Recently Davidson Environmental took part in a green initiative expo. It is always a pleasure to meet people and explain what we do to help businesses achieve their green goals. At this particular expo the municipality was launching a green bin organics program and some […]
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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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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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In the News
We are so delighted to be in the news. Sustainable Waterloo Region , Waste and Recycling Magazine and Guelph Today each published articles about our compost collection services. We have always been proud of the work we do, so it is a great pleasure to see our services applauded by the press. Find out more about […]
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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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