Conservation

4 articles

Construction workers installing modern water-saving fixtures on a multi-residential building in Toronto, with the city skyline in the background.

Services

Kontrol Buildings starts major water retrofits in Greater Toronto

By July 2, 2026, hundreds of multi-residential buildings in Toronto must report their 2025 energy and water usage.

Olivia Hart·September 3, 2026

A homeowner admires a vibrant wildflower meadow buzzing with bees and butterflies, showcasing a successful transition from lawn to habitat.

Outdoor

Homeowners cultivate meadows, boosting local wildlife populations

Converting a traditional lawn into a thriving biodiverse meadow isn't as simple as scattering seeds; it often begins with two rounds of herbicide application and a two-to-three-year wait for establish

Mason Clarke·August 26, 2026

A lush pollinator garden filled with a variety of native flowers buzzing with bees and butterflies, showcasing a thriving ecosystem.

Outdoor

Pollinator Gardens: Why Your 'Good Intentions' Aren't Enough for Real Impact

Over 1 million pollinator gardens now dot the American landscape, yet the specific impact of these well-intentioned efforts on biodiversity and community well-being remains largely unmeasured.

Mason Clarke·June 30, 2026

A lush backyard garden filled with diverse native plants, attracting numerous butterflies and birds, showcasing a thriving urban ecosystem.

Outdoor

Native Plants Boost Urban Wildlife Beyond Expectations, Outperforming Non-Natives

In an average backyard, native plants can support 15 times more native caterpillar species than non-native alternatives, a critical food source for birds.

Mason Clarke·June 10, 2026