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