Leather Alternatives: Sustainable Textile Manufacturing
The leather industry has been a thriving sector in textile manufacturing for over a century. As time progressed and the rise of fast fashion came to the scene, the leather industry played a part and soon began buying into mass production, which includes the demise of animals in each and […]
Environmental Racism in Canada
Environmental racism is the term used to describe environmental laws, regulations, or practices that unintentionally or intentionally disadvantage certain racial or ethnic groups, individuals, or communities. There are still gaps in regions under federal control, despite several provinces and territories having “environmental bills of rights” and legislative frameworks for addressing […]
Green Technology in Manufacturing
Today, technology has grown in leaps and bounds and is now something we constantly rely on. In manufacturing, technology can describe tools and processes made to improve efficiency, as well as increase the quality and productivity of manufacturing operations. Green technology has the same premise but with the outcome being […]
The Need for Suburban Densification – Improving Health and Reducing Emissions
Most of us know that urban densification is crucial to city health in Canada. Denser cities lead to more effective infrastructure, less transportation by car, and therefore fewer carbon emissions, shorter travel times, and less energy consumption. But what about suburban densification? How can this help fight climate change and […]