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 percent of global carbon emissions. They have urged the industry to find more energy-efficient ways to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Commercial
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
If you’re looking for ways to save on your energy bill, start by looking to your window coverings. In this blog post, we’ll explore how window blinds can help save energy, from the types of blinds that offer the most
If you’re hoping to remodel your kitchen but want to save money on materials, you can take used, repurposed or recycled items and incorporate them into your building plans. Not every item you use in a home renovation needs to
The recent derecho storm that hit Ontario has put climate change in the spotlight in discussions across the province, if not the entire country. It isn’t hard to see why: it claimed the lives of 10 people, left swathes of
