Sustainability & Degrowth

Network of people and groups making Toronto greener and more sustainable.

Submit a tree planting request for the City-owned road allowance in front of a home or business. Request a City Tree Planting Trees improve air quality, minimize noise and dust, reduce storm water runoff, and enhance the urban landscape. Trees also benefit individual property owners by providing privacy, shade, reducing heating and cooling costs, and […]

Community Environment Days run from April 5 to September 28, 2025. Use the calendar below to find an event near you. Learn more about items you can drop off and pick up at a Community Environment Day.

Community Environment Days is one of many waste reduction programs and initiatives supporting the City’s Long-term Waste Management Strategy. This program helps reduce the amount of reusable or recyclable waste going to landfill and allows for safe disposal of household hazardous waste. Find upcoming events near you with the Community Environment Day Event Schedule.

As a part of TransformTO Net Zero Strategy, the City of Toronto and University of Toronto have co-developed a strategy to support broader youth engagement in climate action with Toronto’s youth leaders and community.   The project team co-designed a consultation process with youth-led organizations to understand how the City can best support existing youth […]

Fridays for Future is a movement that began in August 2018, after 15-year-old Greta Thunberg sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks, to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis.

Indigenous teachings offer insights into creating a more harmonious relationship with nature, which would reduce the risk of future pandemics

We are at a crossroads. Over the last year, climate marches and the XR Weeks of Rebellion have brought the climate crisis into a momentary spotlight. However...

This is Our Declaration of International Non-Violent Rebellion Against the World’s Governments for Criminal Inaction on the Ecological Crisis.

This is Our Declaration of International Non-Violent Rebellion Against the World’s Governments for Criminal Inaction on the Ecological Crisis.

The political economy of migrant labour in Canada’s agricultural industry

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Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research has linked the body's immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the way for better treatments of some mental health conditions.

Covering every roof with solar panels could cover most of the world's electricity needs - and eliminate all fossil electricity generation too

Did you know 95% of your body's serotonin—the "happy hormone"—is produced in your gut? A balanced gut microbiome can enhance mood, boost cognitive function, and reduce stress-related disorders.

Since 1984, Environmental Defence has been inspiring change by connecting people with environmental issues that affect their daily lives in their homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods. Mission: We are Canada's most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all.

The Art of Becoming Ecologists in a Dying World By Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan   This is a modified excerpt from The Sustainability Class: How to Take Back Our Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists, published by The New Press (2024). The book looks at how sustainability has become elitist, and what a different practice of […]

We are currently witnessing the dismantling of environmental policies and a reversal of climate commitments on a large scale. But what kind of environmentali...

Environmental Defence is a group of innovative and determined problem-solvers who are making a difference defending clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

Corporate Knights is an award-winning sustainable economy magazine that produces research, rankings, and reports on the world's most sustainable corporations, solutions and leaders.

Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we're not afraid to stand up to them when they don't.

Why do we get tired after meals, and how much fatigue is normal? Click here to learn what can cause that midday and post-dinner sleepy feeling.

🌱 Education for feminism, ecology and direct democracy. 🌱 Established 1974 by Murray Bookchin and Dan Chodorkoff.

Award winning website researching and exposing campaigns attacking climate change science.

The Canadian federal election is beset by more mis- and disinformation than ever before, and Canada's National Observer is fact-checking the claims, rumours and accusations swirling through the public information sphere. How can you separate fact from fiction? How can you tell when a claim sounds too good to be true? What are the issues most likely to attract bad information? That’s what we’re here for. Got a question? Email us at factcheck@nationalobserver.com.

Depression is a widely discussed topic, with many people learning how it affects lifestyle, behavior as well as their physical health. What people do not know is that depression can have a major impact on your body, and a new study shows that it can affect the onset of chronic illnesses in your body.

While more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between emotional suppression and autoimmune diseases, existing evidence highlights the importance of addressing emotional well-being as part of a holistic approach to health.