5 Industries in Canada That Can Benefit from Utilizing Metrology
Posted on 10 November 2023Metrology plays a vital role in delivering precision, accuracy, and quality across many industries in North America. In Canada, these industries can significantly benefit from embracing these technology practices to enhance how their machines and production run on their assembly lines. In this article, we’ll explore five major industries in Canada that, if utilizing metrology and CMM ...
U of T researchers develop app to track environmental health of neighbourhoods
Posted on 21 February 2021Researchers at the University of Toronto are developing an app that allows users to learn about air quality, greenery, walkability and other factors contributing to the environmental health of their neighbourhoods. Tentatively named “Good Score,†the app promises to lay bare environmental inequities among communities across Canada and, for the firs ...
Canada will be Biden’s ally in tackling the climate crisis
Posted on 21 February 2021This story was originally published by Canada’s National Observer and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. U.S. President Joe Biden’s first week in office has offered a welcome dose of climate optimism. Not only did Biden win a mandate with climate action as a central pillar of “build ...
Canada uniquely positioned to hit net-zero emissions in 2050 if it makes right moves now: report
Posted on 21 February 2021Canada is in an advantageous position to reach its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a new report suggests, if governments capitalize on the right opportunities today. "Uncertainty can either paralyze or propel us," said Jason Dion, research director for the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices, the publicly funded, independent institute behind the report. "O ...
Why Canada needs a national zero-emission vehicle standard in 2021
Posted on 21 February 2021With an ambitious new climate plan to help Canada achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, two provincial bans on gas-powered cars set to take effect in 2035 and 2040, and a new U.S. president who plans to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, momentum is growing for reducing transport emissions in North America. For the world to reach net-zero, more than half of all passenger car sale ...
How Canadian companies are helping to reduce fashion’s carbon footprint
Posted on 21 February 2021When Kristi Soomer launched her sustainable clothing brand Encircled almost a decade ago, she wanted to make sure her products were planet-friendly and socially fair. It wasn’t easy. Fashion has grown into a US$3-trillion-a-year global industry largely because it is built on the premise of buying cheap and changing with the seasons. It’s called fast fashion. “The f ...
Wampole launches new bottles made from 100% recycled materials
Posted on 21 February 2021
Ecological packaging, made in Canada
Wampole, a Canadian company, is proud to announce the launch of new bottles made from 100% recycled materials for its natural products and nutritional supplements. Concerned about the impact of plastic waste on the environment, the company is taking concrete action to reduce its ecological footprint with this greener packag ...
Daryl Guignion remembered as environmental advocate in P.E.I.
Posted on 21 February 2021With the passing of Daryl Guignion on Feb. 8, 2021, Prince Edward Island has lost one of the greatest advocates for environmental conservation in the province, say those who knew him. “As a university professor, he educated many about the importance of our environment. Because of his influence, teachers and other professionals brought environmental concerns to younger generati ...
Loblaws Brings Waste-Free Shopping to Canada
Posted on 19 February 2021One of Canada’s largest grocers, Loblaw Cos. Ltd. (Loblaws), has partnered with the global reuse platform Loop to allow consumers to shop for products in durable packaging that's reused until the end of its life. "Loop is designed to be as convenient as the single-use shopping experience while creating a sustainable, circular model for consumption ...
Environmental groups applaud Loblaw's commitment to phase out receipts with phenol
Posted on 19 February 2021TORONTO -- Loblaw Companies Ltd. is winning praise from a coalition of environmental, health and labour groups for its commitment to stop using receipt paper that contains a potentially dangerous chemical. The grocery and drugstore chain confirmed Tuesday its plan to transition to phenol-free receipt paper across all its divisions by the end of 2021. The move was applauded by groups ...
