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Canada’s circular economy.
Read more: Canada’s circular economy.What is the circular economy? It’s a different way of doing business, the opposite of a linear economy that moves in a straight line from resource extraction to waste disposal. In a circular economy, nothing is waste. According to the Government of Canada’s Environment and Natural Resources site: “The circular economy retains and recovers as…
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A look at Canada’s anti-greenwashing law.
Read more: A look at Canada’s anti-greenwashing law.Let’s delve into amendments made to the Competition Act and brought into force via Bill C-59 (which received royal assent on June 20). Many amendments target ‘greenwashing,’ or misleading environmental claims about products and business practices. The changes are more targeted, broaden the means of enforcement, and as outlined by Gowlings, cover the following: The…
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A plastics regulations update.
Read more: A plastics regulations update.Our thanks to Nourish Food Marketing for publishing this great article (excerpted below): Recent developments in Canadian plastics regulations have introduced significant changes that marketers in mid- to large-size food companies need to know. Understanding regulatory changes around plastics will be essential for brands to align product packaging and marketing strategies with legal standards. The…
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Vertical farming in Canada.
Read more: Vertical farming in Canada.As per Bennett Jones LLP: Vertical farming is gaining momentum in Canada, driven in large part by changing consumer tastes, the need for greater sustainability and advanced technology. In grocery stores and restaurants, Canadians are demanding more fresh local produce year-round. The world’s changing climate threatens the reliability and sustainability of some food supply chains.…
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Canada’s decarbonization plans.
Read more: Canada’s decarbonization plans.Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction targets in the buildings industry cannot be met unless the country’s existing commercial and public buildings are decarbonized by 2050. The buildings also need ongoing net zero operation, but the country is currently experiencing a 30% reduction in trained building operators post-pandemic. The International Energy Agency, which monitors clean energy progress around the…
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Beekeeping in Canada.
Read more: Beekeeping in Canada.Companies offering goods and services to the beekeeping sector may find opportunities in the Canadian market. Beekeeping is an important agricultural industry in Canada, producing honey and other hive products, and delivering valuable pollination services to farmers of orchard fruits, many berries, vegetables, forage, and the production of hybrid canola seed. In 2021, Agriculture and…
