The Clean50 Top Projects annually recognize those projects completed in the prior two years based on their innovation, their ability to inform, and inspire other Canadians. The Top Project of the year is then selected each year at the Clean50 Summit, from votes cast by both incoming and Alumni members of the Clean50.
Sustainable Community Design at LeV The Province of New Brunswick faces challenges with the built environment. Sprawl developments are the norms. They have a negative impact on communities which try to protect valuable natural areas, encourage resiliency of…
THE NEED The Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow is a unique program that currently provides an innovative learning experience for eligible students at specific school boards across Ontario. This curriculum-based program is geared towards a grade six level and supports…
WWF’s 2014 “Spring Things” CEO committee is a groundbreaking approach to leveraging the links between employee engagement, philanthropy and addressing the astonishing fact that under 3% of Canadian donations are directed to environmental causes (StatsCan). David Miller (President…
BIC’s goal from the outset was to position the Sarnia-Lambton region as a world-scale Hybrid Chemistry Cluster. The first step was to establish a premier accelerator facility at the Sarnia-Lambton Campus of the Western University Research Park. This…
Project Description: Markham’s 1.4MW solar roof top program provides renewable energy leadership for our community. Generates over $300,000 per year of revenue outside of taxes, while contributing to Provincial goals. Our Solar Program also helps us move toward…
Taking the concept of a closed loop one step further, The City of Surrey is planning to power their garbage trucks with… Garbage! The project description below is long, but a worthwhile read- and a case study for…
Welcome to our big rain barrel! The GreenLab is located at RIM Park, the City of Waterloo’s premier sports, fitness and healthy living hub. Visited by 1.3 million people every year, this 500-acre facility features outdoor sports fields,…
The challenge: Waste discharge to sewer by Tim Hortons’ Fruition Fruit & Fills plant. A conventional approach would have addressed the environmental concern while imposing economic ($1,000,000 capital) and social burdens (loss of commodity ingredients). Using a preventative…
First Capital Realty Inc. issued the first GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)-compliant, level B, externally assured First Capital Realty Inc. issued the first GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)-compliant, level B+, externally assured CRS report in the Canadian real estate sector…
Similar to most municipalities in North America, the Metro Vancouver region faces five interlocking issues in regards to waste management: Landfilling has been identified as an unsustainable practice due to their far distances from populated centers; the high…
HPs collaboration with a small but powerful Canadian plastics recycler has resulted in a process that not only reduces waste to landfill but also reduces the footprint of an HP product family that is sold globally. Their story…
The Problem Energy reduction on a massive scale is not achievable without engaging the people who use it. Oxford, as part of its sustainability program, wishes to engage the 1,000,000 people pass through Oxford lobbies each and every…
Combining Energy Information Software (EIS) with the onsite expertise of a consultant is becoming industry best practice for generating energy savings in existing building commissioning programs. Achieving operational savings in commercial buildings SES Consulting and Pulse Energy are…
www.realpac.ca In September 2009, the Real Property Association of Canada (“REALpac”), in collaboration with the Canada Green Building Council (“CaGBC”) and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (“BOMA Canada”), adopted an energy consumption target for…
In 2011 TELUS embarked on a journey to build two world-class internet data centres (IDC) that would support best-in-class integrated cloud and managed IT solutions for their customers. Over 80% more energy-efficient than traditional data centres, the new…
The Toronto Transit Alliance launched the 1% Solution Campaign to gain support for a 1% dedicated sales tax for the Big Move transit plan. From canvassing neighbourhoods,to meeting with influencers, media and politicians we worked to explain how…
With the help of MP Royal Galipeau, Tree Canada created National Tree Day – a celebration of all things trees occurring on the Wednesday of every National Forest Week (this year September 25, 2013). This special day was…
Waterfront Toronto’s leadership in completing its first Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report (CSRSR) sets a high bar. Waterfront Toronto has spent the last decade fulfilling its commitment to create a revitalized waterfront that sets a national and…
