[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 […]
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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 […]
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[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 […]
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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 […]
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[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 […]
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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 […]
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We recently concluded an inspiring month-long employee engagement campaign that brought together 20 passionate members of our network. This event wasn’t just about competing; it was about learning, collaborating, and building a stronger community around sustainability practices. Each week, 400+ participants took on themed challenges that encouraged them to adopt and share eco-friendly habits, aiming […]
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Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is happy to welcome Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) as the newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! GVCA was formed in 1974 when the Guelph Construction Association and the Kitchener-Waterloo Construction Association merged to form one unified organization. “There is no arguing that the building industry […]
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From a geological perspective, human development and impact are taking place at the speed of light. Unlike any other species, humans have created languages, religions, forms of art and expression, modern medicines to treat diseases that were once incurable, technologies that help see far beyond the planet, and so much more. Many environmentalists believe that […]
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[August 2024] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is happy to welcome Maplesoft as the newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Founded in Waterloo, Ontario, in 1988, Maplesoft provides modern, innovative solutions to meet today’s challenges, from exploring math concepts on a smartphone to reducing development risk in complex engineering design projects. […]