Publications
Articles
It is much more efficient and effective if you have a team dedicated to managing all of your company's safety, quality, and environmental documentation. Government permits, relevant legislation, health and safety plans, waste management plans, and now covid19 forms, can all be managed under one program. Read more.
There are 470 major projects under construction or planned over the next ten years in Canada, with a combined potential capital value of $520B. Let's get to it. Read more.
How do we initiate a shift in attitude toward preserving the environment? I have found concrete examples in this past century that illustrate how policy is the one common denominator that ignites global positive change, such as the banning of CFCs to reduce further damage to the ozone layer. The recent prohibition of single-use plastics is a modern environmental policy that went viral around the globe to address one of the worst sources of pollution - plastic waste. Read more.
In the last half-decade, the corporate landscape has experienced a seismic shift towards embracing the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as a cornerstone of stakeholder capitalism. These principles, designed to foster sustainability and responsible business practices, have spurred a pertinent question for cash-strapped startups with limited time and resources: should they prioritize ESG while trying to establish their businesses, or should they defer such considerations for later? Read more.
The dream of quitting your day job and pursuing your side hustle full-time is alluring. But before you give your two weeks' notice, there are crucial steps to ensure a smooth transition. This article will guide you through the key factors to consider when making this exciting leap. Read more.
Cover Stories
Atlantic Business Magazine Cover Story
Petroleum Pivot: Fossil Fuels get a bad rap—People Forget They’re Powering Environmental Alternatives
Natural Resources Magazine Cover Story
Rising Tide: Eight Resource Mega-Projects look to lift the East Coast Economy
Podcasts
The New Single-Use-Plastic Regulations
Going Off-Grid
Energy Consumption: How to Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact
Energy Conservation: Better Ways to Power Our Days
To Create or Consume?
Composting 101
The Intertwinement of Environmental & Social Justice
Reduce, Reuse… and Only Then, Recycle
Environmental Responsibility
The 4th R, Responsibility
What is an Environmental Technologist?
Medium.com
The ISO International Standards Can Help Companies Realize the UN Global Goals
Global Goal #5: Sustainability Requires Equal Opportunity
Plastic Waste in Canada: A $7.8 Billion Lost Opportunity
The Most Effective way to Initiate Global Environmental Change is Through Policy
Defeating Our Throw Away Culture
Defying the Disposable Mindset
The Economy and Ecology are not at War
Trashing the Throwaway Mindset for a Reusable One
How to Reduce Your Household Waste by 90%
How to Contribute to a Global Goal While Making Your Home Energy Efficient
The Inventor of Bluetooth Technology, a Film Star Once Considered the Most Beautiful Woman in the World
Scientific and Technical Reports
Springboard Atlantic Inc. in Collaboration with the Newfoundland & Labrador Environmental Industry Association (econext)
Stimulating Innovation in Waste Management: Identifying Value from Waste Streams in the Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, & Forestry Industries of Atlantic Canada
Scandinavian Fittings & Flanges Canada Inc.
An ISO 14001 Risk Assessment of Chemicals Used at SFF Canada
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Mining Activities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wastewater Effluent Parameters of Mines in Newfoundland and Labrador