The FPR would support implementation on Zero Plastic Waste and a commitment to develop and maintain national plastics economy data. An important tool to monitor and track plastic from the time it is produced to its end of life. More info: https://t.co/k9ktt3KpxC
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As part of the GOC’s comprehensive plan to prevent plastic pollution and move toward the goal of zero plastic waste, a consultation on the creation of the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) was launched December 30, 2023.
Learn more & chime in! https://t.co/rExZZhSNBf
Happy NPSW! Join us for a fun and fact filled trivia afternoon focusing around sustainable development goals!
Reach out to [email protected] for the invitation!
Don't forget - this Friday March 24 from 2-6 pm we will be prepping Oswald Park Community Garden for spring! @OaklandsCA@CityOfVictoria
Info & RSVP at https://t.co/QwLxgyNYzb
Did you know?
Trees help us live longer, healthier lives. Exposure to nature reduces stress, speeds healing, and helps improve mental health. Research shows that walking through a forest for just 15 minutes can lower symptoms of anxiety and depression and boost positive moods.
Today is International Day of Forests -- to commemorate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
This year’s theme – Forests and health – reminds us to appreciate forests, both urban and rural, for the benefits they offer our health.
Today, we’re releasing the next chapter of the Canada in a #ChangingClimate: Regional Perspectives Report that’s all about Northern Canada: https://t.co/axalcBULoi
Do you have thoughts about how to improve the accuracy of information found on plastic packaging and single-use items? The Government of Canada wants to hear from you! Refer to our website for further details: https://t.co/7qNR5hmE16
The first week of June is Canadian Environment Week. It was established in 1971 to encourage Canadians to help conserve and protect their environment. 🌿🌍Learn more at: https://t.co/VgB5fxs1ko . What will you be doing for #EnviroWeek#BCFCSDN
Do you love learning about green and sustainable initiatives that the GOC is doing? Want to become a member of the Sustainable Development Network? Get in contact with us at [email protected] ; we'd love to have you! 🌍🌿🌊
Calling all #GC students in BC! The first-ever regional orientation for students is this Friday. More details below👇@FYN_RJFF@GovernexxVI@Governexx @PacificInnovate
With summer around the corner, it's a great time to start a compost for your garden! Last week was International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and here are SDN's top 5 tips to get started:
Do you exercise outside? 🚴 You may be more sensitive to #AirPollution. Learn how to set custom Air Quality Health Index notifications on our WeatherCAN app: https://t.co/Zn93i7p342
#weather#AQHI#AirQuality
In the month of April we want to put focus on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 9th goal: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fostering Innovation and Green Infrastructure in Canada. Read more about it at: https://t.co/B6avLg2a8h
#BCFCSDN
Today, ECCC’s Canadian Centre for Climate Services launched a new online module on https://t.co/1Wq8fZujOi at the 3rd Int’l #GreenCivilEngineering conference.
This module is all about buildings and you can explore it here: https://t.co/mDEGqEd486
Happy #DNA 🧬 Day!
eDNA supports science by providing data about the ocean’s ecosystems that our aquatic species live in 🏘️🌊
Learn more about our work in researching eDNA: https://t.co/4RGe7NXNey
We keep an eye on forests from space! Capable of monitoring in any weather, day or night, Canadian RADARSAT-2 satellite can detect change over time, map biomass and uncover damage from forest fires, both current and from the last 80 years. #InvestInOurPlanet#EarthDay2022