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Leadership, Communication & Experiential Learning at the Forefront of Peel SB Sustainability

2023-06-07T14:23:15+00:00

_ Leadership, Communication & Experiential Learning at the Forefront of Peel SB Sustainability _ _ Sustainability in education requires a myriad of skill sets today: leadership, innovative and engaging communications, and experiential learning, as noted by staff at Peel District School Board (PDSB). In a recent interview with PDSB, Shahid Naeem, Manager, Energy and Sustainability, notes how important leadership messaging and modeling are to engage students and staff at PDSB. _ Photo Credit: Rashmi Swarup @PDSBDirector, Twitter Feed “The promotion of environmental sustainability within PDSB is a constant, year-round commitment, led by [...]

Leadership, Communication & Experiential Learning at the Forefront of Peel SB Sustainability2023-06-07T14:23:15+00:00

People and Partnerships Drive Sustainability at Fanshawe College

2023-05-18T22:19:59+00:00

_ People and Partnerships Drive Sustainability at Fanshawe College _ _ Many academic institutions are enhancing their environmental efforts to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set out in the Paris Accord and become more sustainable overall. Sustainability requires creating a balanced approach to all aspects of campus life, from waste diversion and reducing energy use to retrofitting aging infrastructure, improving indoor air quality and embracing new technologies that help trim the consumption of resources. _ People are an essential part of the Sustainability equation: different groups must work in tandem to do their [...]

People and Partnerships Drive Sustainability at Fanshawe College2023-05-18T22:19:59+00:00

Ontario Releases 2023 Budget

2023-03-27T20:02:45+00:00

_ Ontario Releases 2023 Budget _ _ The Government of Ontario has released its $204B 2023 Budget. CBC reports that 5.9% of the budget for 2023-24 has been allocated to the postsecondary sector. Over the next decade, the budget’s capital plan includes $5.4B for the postsecondary sector, which includes $2B in capital grants to support the modernization of classrooms, critical repairs, and improved environmental sustainability. Other key investments over the next three years include $75M for the Skilled Development Fund, $32.4M to build research internships through Mitacs, $15M to support reskilling through Better Jobs Ontario, $5M [...]

Ontario Releases 2023 Budget2023-03-27T20:02:45+00:00

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES?

2023-02-14T19:32:47+00:00

_ WHAT ARE THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES? _ _ Preventing the spread of airborne viral illnesses is an important consideration in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Canadian air quality professionals explain how poor air quality is linked to increased infection rates and what Canadian school administrators can do to help prevent their students from getting sick. _ The most common illnesses sited of recent are COVID-19, flu, and colds however other health effects associated with indoor air pollutants include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. [...]

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES?2023-02-14T19:32:47+00:00

New Years’ Resolutions for a Healthier Planet

2023-01-03T18:43:40+00:00

_ New Years’ Resolutions for a Healthier Planet _ _ TCI and Cleaner Air for Schools offers some food for thought when it comes to your new years’ resolutions and how to make them achievable, measureable and connected to what we are passionate, about our planet. With recent weather changes it is even more evident that Mother Earth needs our support more than ever so let’s work together and make change. You’ll feel better for doing it and our planet will be happier as well. _ Here are the top five resolutions we have [...]

New Years’ Resolutions for a Healthier Planet2023-01-03T18:43:40+00:00

A Year in Review

2022-11-16T16:36:19+00:00

_ A Year in Review _ Improved Occupant Health & Safety, Energy savings and a reduction in GHG emissions post pandemic and a a better performing building into the future, an interview with Tim Cresswell, CEO, TCI. _ _ So, when the pandemic hit back in March of 2020, a variety of authorities like The Science Table and ASHRAE providing recommendations on how to combat the COVID Virus. We originally thought it was on surfaces, and then they soon realized that it was in an aerosolized form, which meant we needed to provide more [...]

A Year in Review2022-11-16T16:36:19+00:00

Nerva Celebrates with Fire, Food, Music and Giving at their Grand Opening October 20th

2022-11-04T20:42:03+00:00

_ Nerva Celebrates with Fire, Food, Music and Giving at their Grand Opening October 20th _ _ NERVA Energy recently opened their new office in Hamilton and celebrated their Grand Opening October 20th with fire, food, music and giving, all in their newly furnished 33,000 sq. ft. facility located in Hamilton to support their continued growth and expansion in Ontario and beyond. A good portion of their growth can be attributed to Cleaner Air for Schools reaching a new milestone of 1,000 schools in the program increasing ventilation and potentially reducing energy and carbon in classrooms. [...]

Nerva Celebrates with Fire, Food, Music and Giving at their Grand Opening October 20th2022-11-04T20:42:03+00:00

7 Tips to Save Energy & Reduce Carbon in Your Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals

2023-02-21T00:04:27+00:00

_ 7 Tips to Save Energy & Reduce Carbon in Your Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals _ Written by Josh Lewis, VP Energy Engineering, Nerva Energy Group _ Managing energy performance and carbon emissions is no easy task. Each school building is unique, and as a result, will require a different combination of measures in order to drive maximum efficiency. As we approach the upcoming heating season school boards will be faced with two new fiscal and operational challenges – rising utility rates and the Federal Carbon Tax. In Ontario, electricity rates are [...]

7 Tips to Save Energy & Reduce Carbon in Your Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals2023-02-21T00:04:27+00:00

Sustainable Seneca

2022-11-02T20:56:01+00:00

_ Sustainable Seneca _ _ Building Partnerships across Academics, Operations, Community and Culture. _ Exciting changes are afoot at Seneca, which now includes more than 45,000 full-time students and more than 45,000 part-time registrants. With the recently established Office of Sustainability, the institution is now putting its core values front and centre in a way that embodies “sustainable Seneca.” Don Forster, Director of Seneca’s Office of Sustainability "The mission of the Office of Sustainability is to integrate sustainability into all aspects of Seneca, making us the sustainable Seneca. From the top [...]

Sustainable Seneca2022-11-02T20:56:01+00:00

Celebrating Clean Air Day with our Partners on June 8th

2022-06-02T21:00:08+00:00

Celebrating Clean Air Day with our Partners on June 8th The TCI and Nerva team wish to recognize Cleaner Air for Schools Partners who have taken a leadership role in the Province enhancing the quality of air in classrooms creating healthier, safer more sustainable places to teach and learn. We would like to recognize the facilities teams for their tireless efforts to keep learning and teaching front and centre during the pandemic while meeting the Board’s strategic efforts during such trying times. A little background on Cleaner Air for Schools The Cleaner Air for Schools Program, a combination [...]

Celebrating Clean Air Day with our Partners on June 8th2022-06-02T21:00:08+00:00
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