A Personal Story
December 14, 2024
Read about how one person balances urban life with a passion for nature
Holiday Waste Guide
December 11, 2024
How can you limit your food waste this holiday season?
Kate's holiday leftovers menu
Food Waste in Canada
December 6, 2024
Ever think about the food we buy but never eat?
A Cycling Tour through Netherlands and Belgium
October 29, 2024
Read all about our contributor's recent bike tour through the cycling capitals of the world!
Urban Heat Islands
June 18, 2024
So what is an urban heat island, and how does it affect you? Click below to read more from our new contributor, Kate!
Harbord Village Residents Association Interview
Shu Yi Chu of Impact Net Zero sat down with Tim Grant, Chair of the Net Zero Project at Harbord Village Residents Association in Toronto, to chat about how residents can improve home energy efficiency while tapping into bulk buy deals and government rebates across the city.
The interview took place on February 24, 2023.
I'm Charles, a retired atmospheric scientist. We're here to talk about ‘net zero’ and what it means for Canadians.
I'm Charles, a retired atmospheric scientist. We're here to talk about ‘net zero’ and what it means for Canadians.
Webinar recording
On November 30, 2021 I gave a talk hosted by the Sustainability Consultant Network about my net zero journey. Click below to watch the recording!
What does net zero mean?
Net zero means consumers and citizens working in their communities to reach a carbon-neutral lifestyle and economy. It means we can have both a sustainable environment and economic prosperity.
What does “impact” mean?
It means matching our abilities to the right opportunities so that our actions have collective impact, from influencing friends to supporting green initiatives to lobbying politicians. The opportunities are plentiful and the need is real.
Read about the car-independent lifestyle of Charles and family
What does "impact" mean?
It means matching our abilities to the right opportunities so that our actions have collective impact, from influencing friends to supporting green initiatives to lobbying politicians. The possibilities are plentiful and the need is real.
Read how Charles' family and others have made an impact in their daily lives
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