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OzoneBio produces key plastics ingredient from wood, nutshells
OzoneBio makes key plastics ingredient from wood, nutshells
OzoneBio is working to commercialize a more sustainable way to produce a critical component in plastics, which it makes from wood waste and nutshells, in a process it claims is a world first.
Terrapure accused of dumping toxic waste
Mississauga-based Terrapure Environment is facing more than 50 charges for allegedly dumping toxic water into the St. Lawrence Seaway from its battery recycling facility. The City of Saint-Catherine is facing over 30 charges of its own for allegedly allowing it to happen.
PowerBank calls N.S. solar program a 'win-win'
PowerBank (SUUN-Q) says it sees a lot of potential in Nova Scotia’s initiative to incentivize the construction of community "solar gardens." The program, which launched in 2024, helps community groups and organizations set up large fields of solar panels.
RecycLiCo grants 3M stock options to director
B.C.-based critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (AMY-X) announced that it has granted an aggregate of three million stock options to director Rob Chang.
International Lithium Corp. changes name
Vancouver-based International Lithium Corp. (ILC-X) said that, effective Jan. 12, it will change its name to ILC Critical Minerals Ltd. All other corporate information and the company's share capital remain unchanged.
Renewable energy stocks to consider in 2026
ANALYSIS: For the year ahead, the big picture for Canadian renewable and climate-action stocks is that the policy wind is at their backs, but results will still depend on project quality and balance sheets.
Ontario town turns down battery storage project
Tillsonburg, Ont. council turned down a proposal to build a battery storage facility on an industrial property, but said the decision may be revisited in the future. The 30-megawatt facility is being proposed by Skyline Energy.
P.E.I. is growing. Its emissions are not
In P.E.I.'s latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change, the province says it produced 1.592 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, a 0.9 per cent decrease year-over-year, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s 2025 National Inventory Report.
Model Y Standard now available in Canada for under $50K
Tesla (TSLA-Q) quietly added a more affordable vehicle to its Canadian offerings last Thursday. The Model Y Standard, which debuted in October, is now available in Canada. The base model of the all-electric compact SUV starts at $49,990.
EU and China are close to deal on electric cars
After months of back-and-forth and the looming threat of a full-blown trade war, the European Union and China are reportedly nearing a deal that would replace the EU’s controversial tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with a minimum price undertaking.
The case for sustainable construction
Beyond environmental reasons, companies have an incentive to invest in sustainable projects due to the increased ability to attract consumers. Despite perceived high upfront costs, these projects can be cost-friendly as they are also usually eligible for more government subsidies.
Developers sue over Trump's offshore wind project freeze
Offshore wind developers affected by the Trump administration’s freeze of five big East Coast projects are fighting back in court, with one saying its project will likely be terminated if they can’t resume by the end of the week.
Cos. finding creative ways to use heat from data centres
Data centres generate a constant torrent of excess heat while simultaneously using vast amounts of power to get rid of it. Instead of using energy to cool their servers, some companies are trying to put the heat to use.
How AI could optimize the power grid
One of the most promising applications of artificial intelligence (AI) is using it to optimize the power grid, which would improve efficiency, increase resilience to extreme weather, and enable the integration of more renewable energy.
World's tallest vertical farm opens in Singapore
Singapore opened the world’s tallest vertical farm last week, as the city-state tries to reduce its reliance on imported food. The US$62-million, 23-metre-high facility was developed by Singaporean company Greenphyto Pte Ltd.
Are eco-friendly toilet papers actually better?
Toilet paper is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment. Experts say more consumers are seeking toilet paper made from recycled content or sustainable materials, but what should buyers look for?
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