[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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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
[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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Feb
Feb
We kicked off 2025 with a bang at our first event of the year—Climate Fresk Games Day! If you thought climate education was all about lectures and endless stats, you were in for a surprise. The interactive card game brought climate science to life in a fun, hands-on, and engaging way. Here’s how it worked: […]
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Jan
Jan
Written by: Allan Taylor At Sustainable Waterloo Region, we believe in making an impact—not just in sustainability but also in our community. That’s why we were thrilled to take part in Movember this year as part of our 15 Give Backs campaign, celebrating 15 years of giving back to the community. Movember is a global […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
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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Nov
Nov
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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Nov
Nov
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 […]