Author Archives: Sustainable Waterloo Region

Canada in 2060 – A reality check with an injection of hope – By Tova Davidson

The fight against Climate Change is a fight for humanity. It is a fight for justice and equity. It is a fight of hope for the future.  This week, I read an article that shook me. McLean’s did a feature on Canada in 2060, and honestly, it is pretty scary. The article talks about what […]

Wooden Boat Food Company joins the Impact Network

New Member announcement of The Wooden Boat joining Sustainable Waterloo Region's Impact Network.
[August 2023] The Wooden Boat Food Company is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Members of our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on environmental sustainability. They use program resources to build a culture of sustainability among employees and to engage […]

Could The Metaverse Be An Environmental Solution?

Could the Metaverse be a solution to current environmental issues?  What Is The Metaverse? The Metaverse is a collective virtual open space created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical and digital reality. It provides enhanced immersive experiences, and activities such as participating in virtual social experiences can take place in the Metaverse.  Since the […]

Woodstock Hospital joins the Impact Network

[April 23, 2023] Woodstock Hospital is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! As a member, they become connected to an extensive network of like-minded organizations to share and learn best practices. Members of our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on […]

Thank You, Volunteers!

By: Tova Davidson I am constantly amazed by our volunteers, and in celebrating National Volunteer Week, it’s important to recognize the incredible contributions of the dedicated individuals who give their time and energy to make our community a better place. Here at SWR, there is no shortage of volunteers who are working tirelessly to create […]

Vive Development joins the Impact Network

[March 7, 2023] Vive Development is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! As a member, they become connected to an extensive network of like-minded organizations to share and learn best practices. Members of our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on […]

Studio Locale aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%

[December 15, 2022] Studio Locale has set a 20% greenhouse gas reduction target, supported by Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Impact Network. This is their first target as a Pledging Partner! Studio Locale’s target is an absolute GHG reduction target, and includes the optional Scope 3 emissions to track employee commuting. They will also report on electricity […]

Nopak Canada joins the Impact Network

[December 12, 2022] Nopak Canada is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization!  As a member, they become connected to an extensive network of like-minded organizations to share and learn best practices. Members in our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on […]

Trees, Trees, and More Trees: A Recap of our 2022 Microforest Planting Project

Over the last several weeks, along with our community partners, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to create microforests at various locations across Waterloo Region to create a vibrant outdoor space for multiple communities for years to come. Read on to learn more about our re-forestation project and a recap of how our community partners have […]

Research Recap: Cellular Agriculture

Will cellular agriculture become the future of farming? With increasing worries about the sustainability of food production and supply, cellular agriculture could help solve this problem in an eco-friendly way. It could also help reduce the number of animals slaughtered to provide meat and other animal products for consumption.  What Is Cellular Agriculture? Cellular agriculture […]