Homelessness is one of the many simmering systemic issues that the pandemic has brought to a boil. Interrelated challenges of inequality, joblessness and evictions have put 30 million people at risk of losing their homes. Yet there is a silver lining: More...
It all started with the idea of using food as a method to gather research. Between October 2019 and February 2020, we had the opportunity to curate Good w/ Food, a series of community dinners as a way to conduct research and better understand the needs of creative...
Most companies want to be sustainable but face challenges along the way. From getting senior leadership on board to installing solar panels, going green is easier said than done. In the end, only 2% ever follow through on their promises for a more eco-friendly future....
There are countless social entrepreneurs making an impact in Canada today, but who would you consider to be the top five for this year? This is a question that students at Mount Royal University were challenged to reflect on in their Social Enterprise class,...
Now more than ever, people are considering how the merchandise they purchase will impact the environment. As sustainability trends increase, companies will need to adapt their packaging or be left behind on the shelf. New initiatives, such as the New Plastics Economy...
Globally, we waste around 1.3 billion tons of food each year. That’s one third of all food produced for human consumption. In a world with ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions, a rapidly growing global population coupled with steadily decreasing resources, and an...
