Wood Rescue joins the Impact Network!

[March 2025] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is happy to welcome Wood Rescue as the newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Wood Rescue is a local wood recycling company that is making a significant impact on reducing wood waste in Waterloo Region. Their mission is simple yet powerful: divert wood from […]

Impact Events Group Member Recognition

We are proud to recognize Impact Events Group as a valued member of the Impact Network! Recently joining the network, Impact Events Group is a full-service event company that produces high-profile events such as the Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show, and the Cambridge Ribfest and Craft Beer Show! As part of their commitment to […]

Township of Mapleton joins the Impact Network!

[February 2025] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is happy to welcome the Township ofMapleton as the newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization!The Township of Mapleton is one of the seven lower-tier municipalities that form the County ofWellington. These municipalities are the Townships of Centre Wellington, Guelph Eramosa,Puslinch and Wellington North, and […]

A Recap of Our Recent Event: Understanding Sustainability Reporting

We recently held a fantastic hybrid event, Understanding Sustainability Reporting, bringing together our network both in-person and virtually. Hosted at the SDG Idea Factory, the event provided valuable insights into the evolving world of sustainability reporting. Our guest speaker, Katherine Rog from AET Group, shared expertise on the importance of transparency in sustainability practices and […]

DIVA Member Recognition

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We are proud to recognize Diva as a valued member of the Impact Network since 2018!  As a certified B Corporation and menstrual care company, Diva specializes in reusable period care products that support both people and the planet. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their carbon-neutral shipping, reusable products and packaging, Bullfrog Power […]

Municipality of North Perth joins the Impact Network!

[February 2025] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is happy to welcome the Municipality of North Perth as the newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization!  North Perth is centrally located in midwestern Ontario and within a 1.5 hour drive of five international shipping ports. There are five international airports that serve the […]

Roots and Shoots: Planting for a Better Future

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2, 6, 12, 16. What do these numbers represent? It represents how many microforests we have planted each year, starting with our two pilot forests in 2021. We have successfully and exponentially planted trees across the region for 4 years, bringing us to a whopping total of 36 microforests and 3,283 trees in the ground […]

Management of EV Chargers within the Impact Network

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Overview As the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, organizations across various industries are adopting EV charging infrastructure to support sustainability goals and meet the needs of a growing EV community. This case study explores the efforts, benefits, and challenges faced by organizations within the Impact Network that have embraced EV charging stations, showcasing current […]