Written by Dominique de Groot, Four Green Steps

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”: the 3 R’s that we have all heard about before, which is why for many of us, recycling has become second nature. At-home recycling pick up has become increasingly commonplace in Europe and North America, and offices and public venues have also been progressively providing recycling options for individuals.

Written by Dominique de Groot, Four Green Steps

Summer in the city can mean many things, but mostly it means soaring temperatures, searing heat, and high cooling costs. Luckily for the residents of Toronto, the city has passed a bylaw that may help reduce the heat island effect that contributes to these uncomfortably high temperatures and demands for energy. As of April 30^th, 2012, Toronto will be the first city in North America to have a bylaw requiring and governing the construction of green roofs on new development in order to combat high temperatures and energy bills.

Written by Dominique de Groot, Four Green Steps

With society growing increasingly interested in healthy living and environmental issues, people are beginning to ask more questions about the origins and impacts of the foods and drinks they consume. This has sparked a huge global interest in organic foods, but what about the wine we drink?

Written by Dominique de Groot, Four Green Steps

With the country’s bounty of natural resources, the environmental sector in Canada is booming. But since the natural environment plays such an important role in the economy, the number of green jobs in Canada is on the rise. It is no surprise then that more and more colleges and universities are offering environmental programs as part of their curriculum in order to feed the country’s growing need for environmental professionals. As a high school graduate, entering college, you are faced with many choices.