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Advantages of Sustainability Projects in Canada

Sustainability projects and initiatives can be found all around us. Read this blog to learn more about how sustainable infrastructure can have a positive impact.

The benefits of sustainable food choices for college students

As a college student, you’re probably balancing a number of commitments, such as studying, socializing, and keeping up a healthy lifestyle. Your nutrition is among the most crucial components of a healthy way of living. Making sustainable food choices can have a number of advantages for your health and the environment, despite the temptation to grab for cheap, quick junk food. Read this blog to learn about the advantages of sustainable food choices.

Taking Action Beyond Earth Day

Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness and appreciation for the environment and to encourage people to take action to protect it. However, taking action for the environment should not be limited to just one day of the year. Instead, we should aim to make sustainable practices a part of our daily lives and take action beyond Earth Day.

The Hidden Cost of a Green Future

When we picture a green future, we often think of self-driving electric cars, solar panels, and artificial intelligence. Though these technological advancements can help replace older greenhouse gas emitting products and make the world more efficient, they are not without their own environmental concerns.

Washing Away Trust: Lessons Learned from 3 Greenwashing Mistakes

Learn all about greenwashing and dive into three companies that are notorious for greenwashing.

Myths About Recycling

Being able to recycle effectively depends on knowledge of the capabilities of local recycling facilities, the items that will be going in the recycling bin, and the philosophy of recycling as a whole.
Here are five things that may surprise you about recycling.

FREECYCLE: Help reuse, save money, and build community!

by Muskaan Suthar Muskaan is a Global Business Management student who volunteers as a Sustainability Ambassador. She is passionate about repurposing, reusing and recycling materials to reduce waste. You can connect with her via email or LinkedIn. You have heard of “recycle,” but have you come across the term “freecycle“? If not, don’t worry! I’veContinue reading “FREECYCLE: Help reuse, save money, and build community!”

Sustainability Spotlight – Waste and its place

by: Emily Funke Emily is the Environmental Coordinator working with BEST Service Pros to manage the waste systems at Humber. She has a background in Environmental Science and Sustainable Agriculture and is interested in minimizing food waste across campus. As a new member of the Sustainability/ BEST Service Pros team at Humber College, I hadContinue reading “Sustainability Spotlight – Waste and its place”

How to be a sustainable student in 2023

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. Happy 2023! Time flies too fast, doesn’t it? This is a great time to start anew! Let’s make this year a wonderful and fruitful year as a Humber student andContinue reading “How to be a sustainable student in 2023”

5 ways to make your holidays more sustainable

by Imann AbellaImann is a Business Administration student who volunteers as a Sustainability Ambassador. He is interested in corporate sustainability and integrating sustainability into marketing.You can connect with Imann on LinkedIn. The holiday season is about celebrating the values that bind people together. It’s a special time filled with a great deal of celebration amongstContinue reading “5 ways to make your holidays more sustainable”