Water hardness is a common phenomenon in Canadian households. According to the Government of Canada, 50% of the municipal water supplies in Canada have hard water levels below 80 mg/l. Meanwhile, 20% of Canada municipalities have water hardness levels greater […]
Since the 1950s, there has been a growing awareness of the harm that certain chemicals can do to human health and the environment in general. In very recent times, there has been a lot of media attention directed toward glyphosate.
Are you looking to update your home’s interior design while being environmentally conscious? If so, consider bringing in pieces of recycled glass. This unique material brings with it a sense of sustainability and responsibility while also offering creative possibilities when
A little over a year after the official launch of the Canada Greener Homes Grant, over 171,000 applications were received by the Government of Canada through the national portal. Canadians are intent on leading greener, environmentally friendlier lives through everything
On June 7, the City of Edmonton launched the commercial Clean EnergyImprovement Program (CEIP) pilot with Alberta Municipalities. CEIP is a financing tool to promote privately owned building retrofit investment. CEIP initiatives began over 10 years ago in the United
Vertical gardening is a great way to help the environment without leaving the comfort of your own home. It means utilizing empty wall space by growing plants in containers on the walls. It can contain any plants you want, as
Property beautification is a top priority for many homeowners in Canada. However, not everybody who does landscaping and hardscaping observes green practices. This is troublesome for the environment, because an industry this big is sure to generate a large carbon
With the spiraling costs of living and concerns surrounding climate change, building an energy-efficient green home is becoming more and more appealing. However, many people are put off by the myth that building a sustainable home requires deep pockets and
Experts from the COP26 summit have stated that the commercial real estate industry is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions. They have urged the industry to find more energy-efficient ways to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Commercial real
Life on our planet wouldn’t be possible without forests, as trees absorb carbon dioxide and give people and animals the oxygen they need in return. Forests also provide humanity with essentials such as fuel, medicines, and food. As long as
