We recently had the opportunity to be showcased by Toronto Blogs and are excited to see others being ambitious to educate the public on environmental consulting. Toronto Blogs is an online platform that highlights their opinion on the local companies and some insights of the industry. Their mission is to get “Torontonians to experience Toronto like a tourist in their own city.” They wish to place a spotlight on local businesses and hidden gems found in Toronto. 

The Council of Ontario Construction Association (COCA) is raising concerns about the future of the construction industry. As such, concerned members including Romeo Milano, Current Chair of COCA met with Premier Doug Ford during a fundraiser for the PC Party that took place in Ottawa. 

Plastic pollution is reported to be the number one issue for the environment. It seems that many people have stopped using plastic straws and have reverted to using stainless steel or paper straws. While this is a great first step, we can certainly do more! Here are some easy ways to help you get inspired to reduce your plastic consumption at home, thanks to UNICEF and Austrian Development.

Mould growth is not good for human health. Exposure to mould might trigger symptoms such as runny nose, red/itchy eyes, skin rash, sneezing, and much more. Read this article to learn more about how you can prevent mould growth in your bathroom. 

According to the current Canadian guideline, the radon concentration should be no greater than 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m^3) for indoor air in dwellings. Radon exposure higher than the guideline presents a health risk. It is up to the home-owner to determine which radon concentration (below the Canadian guidelines, of course) they are willing to accept. Learn more about how you can test for radon in your home. 

Have you ever heard of a nosocomial infection? It’s an infection that one gets when visiting a hospital and is also referred to as a “hospital-acquired infection” or a “health-care associated infection”. Learn more about the types of nosocomial infections and common symptoms that one should be on the lookout for. 

The smoke released from forest fires causes very poor air quality and drastically reduces visibility. The northwestern Ontario fires in summer of 2021 (which increased in quantity when compared to previous years) led to high levels of air pollution in southern Ontario due to atmospheric circulation. This is not good for us at all.