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Aduro's HCT tech breaks down plastics for recycling, reuse
Aduro's HCT tech breaks down plastics for recycling, reuse
Years of research into making bitumen flow more freely has steered Aduro Clean Technologies (ACT-CN) onto a very different path these days - one which focuses on recycling plastics and helping to make cleaner fuels.
Canada SMEs face hurdles to green manufacturing, cleantech
Significant challenges lie ahead for Canadian small- and medium-size enterprise (SME) manufacturers before they can fully commit to sustainable development, according to the 2024 Green Manufacturing and Clean Technology Adoption Report prepared by Canada's Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium.
Shoppers, TerraCycle to recycle beauty product waste
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. has launched a recycling program for its private cosmetics line Quo Beauty with Trenton, N.J.-headquartered TerraCycle, aiming to tackle waste that is rarely accepted by curbside services.
Federal gov't. over $14B behind in climate change spending
Analysis from a new report from Corporate Knights’ Climate Dollars initiative shows that the federal government is at least $14 billion behind on rolling out the climate funding it had committed to spending by now.
Can EV batteries handle Canada's changing climate?
An increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on Canadian roadways are helping the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, but will their batteries be resilient enough to weather more extreme events? Here is what some experts have to say.
Ford’s Oakville delay shows that all EV glitter isn’t gold
OPINION: Ford (F-N) is tapping the brakes on its riskiest project to date. Last week, it announced a production delay of an all-electric pickup truck and SUV. The latter – manufactured in Oakville, Ont. – will now hit the road in 2027.
EV chargers could be required for new builds in B.C. town
The Town of Osoyoos, B.C. could see EV charging stations at every new residential building moving forward. The recommendations will be presented on April 9, with the aim of creating a charging network and transitioning to EVs.
IKEA Foundation backs emerging market EV push
The Drive Electric Campaign, a global initiative to accelerate EV uptake, has received a $135 million funding boost from the IKEA Foundation to help developing countries bypass gasoline-driven vehicles and go straight to the greener alternative.
Maverick honouree leads Sterling's sustainability efforts
Creating sustainable housing reduces long-term costs for buyers and ensures builders stay ahead of ever-changing green building regulations, according to Sterling Homes' Kelly Williams, the inaugural Built Green Canada Ambassador Maverick award winner.
Shifts in renewable energy infra 'essential': Northland CEO
With global energy demands complicated by shifts towards decarbonization, Mike Crawley, CEO of Northland Power Inc. (NPI-T) says there is a “scarcity of talent” that can develop the required infrastructure to meet changing energy needs.
SolarBank commences trading on Nasdaq
SolarBank Corporation (SUNN-NE) has commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market as of Monday, April 8. Its common shares will trade under the symbol "SUUN". SolarBank will continue to trade on the Cboe Canada Exchange under the symbol "SUNN".
thyssenkrupp Uhde, Genesis to study Sask. fertilizer plant
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Saskatoon-based Genesis Fertilizers have entered into an agreement to study the development of a Saskatchewan fertilizer complex. The proposed plant will feature options to enable reduced greenhouse gas emissions while exploring renewable-based hydrogen, electricity and carbon capture.
W. Virginia bars TD from banking contracts over ESG policies
West Virginia’s treasurer announced that he is restricting four financial services firms, including Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD-T) from providing state banking services because he says they “boycott” the fossil fuels industry.
U.S. investors demand RBC change green reporting
RBC (RY-T) has reversed course on a policy to disclose how much it invests in green energy versus fossil fuel energy following demands from New York City's large public pension funds, with environmental groups welcoming the move.
Sustainability can be accelerated by smarter urban planning
COLUMN: Before lower carbon footprints or emissions, solar panels or green building materials, smarter urban planning can be one of the first and most impactful positive core contributors to greater sustainability with regard to development.
Sustainable farming does pay off, B.C. scientists find
Replacing single-crop farming with a diversity of plants, animals and farming techniques will maintain food production while increasing farmers’ income and reducing negative impacts on the environment and climate, a new global study has found.
CO2, methane levels in air last year spiked to record highs
The levels of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Carbon dioxide (CO2) rose in 2023 by the third highest amount in 65 years of record keeping.
Climate-warming gases being smuggled into Europe
Large amounts of climate-warming refrigerant gases from China and Turkey are being smuggled illegally into Europe, undermining a global pact to phase them out, a report by the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency said on Monday.
New EPA rule says 200 U.S. chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions
More than 200 chemical plants across the United States will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Hidden consumer fees to finance N.B. bottle refund program
A new bottle return system developed by beverage companies, and adopted by the New Brunswick government, will be financed in part by $11 million in hidden fees likely to be imposed on consumers.
Industry Events
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Canada Green Building Council: Building Lasting Change 2024
Jun 05 2024
to Jun 06 2024
Toronto
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Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Aug 16 2024
to Aug 18 2024
Vancouver, Canada
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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