Good sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is because the lack of sleep may increase the risk of health issues such as obesity, kidney diseases, heart stroke, diabetes, etc. Unfortunately, as most people do, sacrificing sleep is the first thing people do when they have too many tasks (whether personal or work-related) on their plate. Sleep is very important. Don’t put it aside and take initiative to help yourself achieve a better quality of sleep. Don’t forget that getting good quality sleep can improve your overall health. Put your health first.   

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. 

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. 

Do you know what Radon is? It is a radioactive gas that is naturally found when the uranium in rock and soil break down. When radon is released in an indoor environment (such as inside homes) is highly problematic because it accumulates to high concentrations which can be a risk to human health. Here's what you should know about Radon gas.