Author Archives: sustainhumber

by Cris CorbitoCris studies political science at Glendon Campus of York University. He is an alumnus of Humber Polytechnic’s General Arts and Science program. His research interests lie in the history of political thought with an emphasis on human flourishing and modernity. How can we understand the relationship between modernity and the environmental crisis weContinue reading “The St. Lawrence Seaway: Modernity and Nature”

by Vivian Guido Vivian is the Sustainability Communications and Events assistant in Humber’s Office of Sustainability. She is an interdisciplinary environmental professional with experience in science communications, youth engagement, and sustainability education. What is Pollinator Week? Pollinator Week Canada, taking place from June 16–22, 2025, serves as a national celebration to raise awareness about theContinue reading “Pollinator Week at Humber”

by Jannel DiasJannel is an Advertising Media Management student, learning to craft compelling campaigns that connect with audiences through various digital media channels. Her interest in sustainability sparked from a desire to incorporate eco-conscious practices into marketing. She was particularly drawn to how sustainability can be integrated into campaigns to not only raise awareness butContinue reading “Black-eyed Susan – One of Toronto’s golden gem wildflowers!”

There’s a lesson in sustainability to be learned from all levels, from the tiniest squirrel to the huge elephant. These two animals, as different as night and day, play an enormous role in their respective ecosystems and further show us how destruction can give rise to new creation.

Gendering nature as a mother and a female persona enables people to ponder the intersectionality between women’s lives and nature’s struggles in a patriarchal-anthropocentric era.

Inspired by beaver dams, dams are products of human creativity and cleverness that provide people energy and other advantages. Those mega-infrastructure projects built throughout millennia can be destructive to the environment.

by Cris Corbito Cris is a General Arts and Science student who volunteers as a Sustainability Ambassador. He is interested in social and climate justice. As the new year and holiday celebrations are approaching, is it time to reduce our meat consumption? The controversy Meat has been part of the human diet and a stapleContinue reading “The controversy behind meat”

Although we may not think about it, the holidays can be a contributing factor in the rise of household carbon emissions. The preparation of a feast, travelling, and food waste all contribute to our individual carbon footprint. Here are several ways to enjoy the holidays while employing sustainable ways of living!