Environment & Sustainability

In North America, we have been socially conditioned to associate lush, well-manicured grass lawns with prosperity. As a result, homeowners often feel the pressure, either self-imposed or from neighbours, to keep their lawns in tip-top conditions. However, we rarely stop to think about the environmental consequences of such social norms. Let’s go over why grass lawns aren’t very environmentally-friendly, and why xeriscaping is a more sustainable landscaping approach. Environmental Impacts of Grass Lawn Grass as

Since 2012, the Toronto-based apparel company, Encircled, have focused on designing and selling stylish, versatile and comfortable loungewear – locally-made ethical clothing. And while building a financially viable business is important to them, they perhaps take more pride in being a social purpose business, guided by an ethos of sustainability, locality and ethical production, which has earned the certification as a B Corporation. Encircled responded quickly with locally-made ethical masks So, when COVID-19 broke out

Photos courtesy Carbon Credit Capital Carbon Credit Capital makes it simple for businesses and individuals to tackle climate change. By offering carbon-neutral programs and credits for purchase, this conscious business works with both international and local partners to make the planet a priority by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Based in New York City, Carbon Credit Capital is a certified B Corporation, which means they must ensure the highest standard of accountability in environmental