Sustainable Practices
‘No VOCs’ product claim not always what it seems
Building occupants may still be inhaling VOCs and other chemical emissions despite the use of eco-friendly products.
Keeping the urban forest green
Besides providing shelter and shade, the urban forest offer environmental, economic and social benefits so it’s important to take care of them.
Utility savings fund Saskatoon hospital upgrades
After completing significant hospital upgrades last year, Royal University Hospital is now doubling the expected savings from energy improvements.
City of Mississauga slashes electricity use at rink
The City of Mississauga has slashed the electricity use of the ice-making equipment at its Iceland Arena during winter and shoulder season operations.
A healthy case for maintaining synthetic grass
New plant-based innovations in synthetic grass respond to changing forces in the market like changing weather patterns and wellbeing.
Rogers Place scores green, sets stadium standard
Opening a brand new facility is no easy feat, especially one like Rogers Place, the first LEED Silver-certified NHL facility in Canada.
Reducing maintenance costs with energy efficiency
Simple energy efficient measures in a facility can significantly lower costs related to maintenance and operations.
Living walls cultivate air quality and wellbeing
Living walls are becoming increasingly popular in retail, institutional, office and residential interior spaces, and for good reason.
Facilities slack in averting bird collisions
Preventing avian collisions in urban settings may not be a maintenance priority, but municipal bird-friendly standards are only going to get tougher.
Duo builds ‘unique’ prototype for bin cleaning
Two Winnipeg men have designed and built a prototype of a mobile pressure washing truck that sustainably sterilizes and deodorizes all garbage bins.
Electric landscaping project a first in Canada
International Landscaping won a bid for Meadowvale North Business Park in Ontario and is now working on Canada’s largest electric landscaping project.
Emerging trends in green cleaning technology
Cleaning technology trends are evolving to meet the needs of contractors and facility managers who strive to maintain sustainable spaces that reuse water.