World's First Pay-What-You-Can Grocery Store

The world’s first pay-what-you-can grocery store just opened up in Toronto and the shelves are stocked entirely with food that was destined for a landfill.

Major step in cutting carbon capture costs

Canadian company Carbon Engineering has developed new technology that is capable of capturing carbon at a cost of less than $100 per ton, then turning that carbon into a synthetic fuel.

New catalyst upgrades CO2 into renewable hydrocarbons

University of Toronto engineering team designs most efficient and stable process for converting climate-warming carbon dioxide into a key chemical building block.

Here's the first Canada's Zero Carbon Building

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced the first building certified under their new Zero Carbon standard, an office building in Waterloo, Ontario.

Scientists discover first super salty subglacial lakes in Canadian Arctic

Super salty water beneath ice could serve as a terrestrial analogue for a habitat for life on other planets.

Canada to Invest $150 Million in Plant-Based Food Sector

The country aims to develop a more sustainable food system that relies on plant-based foods instead of animal agriculture.

Canada Has Officially Banned Toiletries That Contain Plastic Microbeads

Canada’s ban on the manufacture and import of toiletries that contain plastic microbeads officially came into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, in a big win for the environment.

Obesity rates among children see tenfold increase in past 40 years

Canadian experts say new research on ‘grim’ health crisis highlights need for action, including ad restrictions and better food access

Researcher designs 3D-printed bones

People may one day be walking around with 3D-printed bones in their bodies, according to new research from Canada. The artificial bones can lower the risk of infection.

Canadian airlines go for biofuels take off

The country’s top airlines say Canada has the potential to become a biofuel superpower by transforming forest residue and agricultural crops into energy.

Montreal supermarket is Canada's first to grow produce on is roof

Montreal supermarket claims to be the first grocery store in Canada to sell produce grown on its own roof.

World's first pole-mounted energy storage system showing promising results

The pole-mounted unit is able to store the equivalent energy of approximately 2,100 smartphone batteries and it is unique - it doesn't have a footprint as it is attached to existing power poles.

Canada's $2 billion Low Carbon Economy Fund to take action on climate change

The Low Carbon Economy Fund will support projects that will generate clean growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions towards meeting or exceeding commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Vancouver to Eliminate Harmful Single-Use Packaging

Vancouver is well on its way to becoming the greenest city in the world – and they are now tackling the arduous problem of harmful single-use packaging.