As an industry professional that has been tracking the intersection between sustainability and sports for nearly two decades, I’ve highlighted ground-breaking environmental programs launched by the MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL. If sports can capture global audiences through loyalty, legacy,… Read More »Greening the Game: Uniting Canada’s sports industry for a sustainable future
Introduction As Canada continues to advance its carbon dioxide removal (CDR) initiatives, the integration of scalable and sustainable technologies remains a critical priority. While industrial carbon capture and direct air capture projects have gained momentum, biochar—produced through the pyrolysis of… Read More »Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration in Canada: The Role of Biochar in Removing Contaminants
Canada’s mining sector plays a critical role in the national economy, contributing approximately $149 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP) according to published estimates from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) in 2022. Canadian mines have emerged as global leaders… Read More »Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology within the mining sector
Known for the “best potatoes in the world,” the state of Idaho generates approximately $4 billion in annual agricultural revenue (according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2017). The crop basin surrounding the Snake River has a diverse range of… Read More »Enhanced crop yields through water penetration: Agriculture irrigation service platform provides key advantages
Establishing water efficiency measures with commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) sector partners has a lasting effect if positioned from a standpoint of cost savings, utility footprint reduction, and overall economic development benefits. For economic development offices and governmental stakeholders who… Read More »The importance of water efficiency in enhancing economic development strategies
Green roofs aren’t just for the most progressive, environmentally focused organizations, though early practitioners should be lauded for leading the charge. The stormwater solution also saves money, protects assets, and improves workplaces — all reasons to be broadly implemented. Flooding… Read More »Why businesses could (and should) utilize green roofs to become more resilient
Flooding is a critical issue facing Canadian municipalities that will only become more challenging as we continue to experience the effects of climate change. A 2019 Council of Canadian Academies report quotes damage to physical infrastructure caused by extreme weather as… Read More »Building the business case for natural infrastructure
For the last three years, I have had the pleasure of serving as an instructor for University of Toronto Mississauga’s Masters of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) program. This program has been an inspiration for my professional career pathway, allowing… Read More »An evolving education
What early career professionals with interests in sustainability work need to know about the industry and overcoming barriers to entry. When I reflect on my career of more than 17 years in the sustainability sector, I realize I have made… Read More »Strategies for successful career-building in the sustainability sector
As communities grow in population, there is an associated increase in water consumption and wastewater generation. One approach to meet this increasing demand is to build new (or expand existing) drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, including the pumps, conveyance,… Read More »Craft brewery cuts water consumption by 10%