3 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly this Winter! We are sharing three ways to be more eco-friendly this winter. These are: Reducing the impact of road salt Leaving gardens be Considering how you travel Reducing the Impact of Road Salt: Road salt (especially in excess quantities) can contaminate water, harm wildlife, increase soil erosion,…
In the environmental non-profit world, we think a lot about air quality. We run children’s programs about it, encourage people not to idle and to use active transportation, and advocate for cleaner industrial practices and more stringent regulations; but with wildfires running rampant in Quebec and northeastern Ontario, air quality is at the forefront of…
Green Venture staff had the privilege of attending the annual Passive House Canada Conference, held this year in Hamilton, Ontario. The conference successfully showcased the latest advancements in technologies, policies, and collaborations that contribute not only to global recognition but also to a comprehensive understanding of the adaptable nature and proven efficacy of this holistic…
Fresh Air For Kids is Green Venture’s free, air quality themed education program. We have been running the program in partnership with Corr research since 2012 and are very excited to share some of the new things we have planned for 2023! Since the start of the year, we’ve been fortunate enough to offer…
Draft proofing (air sealing) and insulation are crucial elements to incorporate when making a building more energy efficient. Installing a more efficient furnace or heat pump without dealing with the building envelope, for example, may not provide the savings you had initially planned for. Insulation prevents heat transfer from in and out of a home…
In celebration of National Forest Week Green Venture is making September urban forest month with Communi-TREE! Connect with us this month to learn more about our urban forest, engage in stewardship activities, and grow our canopy! Trees are important to our daily lives from cleaning the air we breathe, to cooling our cities, and helping…
In March 2019, the City of Hamilton declared a Climate Change Emergency, and set a target of net-zero emissions by 2050. In order to meet this goal, the city is developing a Community Energy Plan that will help Hamilton meet its future energy needs, while at the same time improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas…
2019 marked an excellent year for Fresh Air for Kids and we couldn’t be more proud! This fall, 147 students and 8 teaching staff across three schools in Hamilton participated in Fresh Air for Kids to learn all about air quality and what we can do to help #sparetheair! Together we gathered baseline idling…
Hamilton is home for many things – people, animals, waterfalls, steel, and vehicles too! Now more than ever, keeping our air clean of pollutants is of vital importance. As trucks and cars flow through our city streets, noxious gases from tailpipe exhaust and fine particulate matter from brakes and tire ware are thrown into the…