For this blog, the focus
will be on the United Nations country of Canada. Although right next to The United States, the country of Canada vastly differs from its neighboring
country, especially in the aspect of sustainability. To begin, the country of
Canada has a council, as well as a list of strategies, and assessments to aid
in monitoring the sustainability practices throughout the country (Federal Sustainable
Development Strategy, 2019). Included among
these strategies is the use of efficient sources of energy in homes, buildings,
and transportation, protection of natural resources within the country,
protections for forests and forestry, and funding, grants, and incentives for
research and development of more eco-conscious resources (Federal Sustainable
Development Strategy (2019).
Although Canada boasts
many resources and options when it comes to energy efficiency, and clean
energy, the recycling of other resources leaves much to be desired. According
to a study on medical wastes and how it affects sustainability in Canada, the
possibility of reducing waste volume by close to 93% exists by simply improving
recycling practices, investing in reusable equipment and optimizing supply management
(Baharmand & Yu, 2020). Despite the current lack of recycling in Canada,
the country has plans to invest a total of 22.5 million in a project which
plans to recycle organic waste, such as food eaten, and turn it in to biogas,
which can be used as energy (Urban Waste to Electricity Demonstration, 2020).
Although Canada has not been as active in sustainability practices as countries like Sweden and Switzerland, the country has begun to put forth effort into changing that. With the many goals, programs, and technologies emerging from this country show that it is possible to begin implementing sustainable practices, and have success with them. Hopefully, the Country of Canada will continue to implement sustainable practices in the country, and become a pioneer for sustainability in a similar way to Sweden and Switzerland.
Baharmand,
I., Duan, N., & Yu, A. (2020). First, do no planetary harm: Perspectives on
medical waste and sustainability initiatives. UBC Medical Journal, 12(1), 30–32.
Federal
Sustainable Development Strategy. (November, 2019). Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/conservation/sustainability/federal-sustainable-development-strategy.html.
Urban
Waste to Electricity Demonstration. (March, 2020). Government of Canada. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-investments/urban-waste-electricity-demonstration/4963.
Hi Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to know a preventative practice can deplete other causations, especially when it comes to resources. I also used Canada as my United Nation for my report and found out that Canada is one of the wealthiest countries with the best education system.Therefore, reading your posts surprises me! To know that a country is very well educated, yet still lacks the knowledge of simple recycling practices. According to your statistics, is there a probability of ways Canada will implement better practices of its population rather than only finding solutions to fix this issue ? Also, have they addressed anything prior to creating the organization plan. I understand that Canada is not much into practice with SDG’s, which I believe is because the country itself is already advanced. However, I wish that they do encounter recycling so that their country will remain eminent. Are there any partnerships or other resources Canada will utilize to find a solution to this issue ? Of concern, what percentage of recycling is in effect with Canada’s resources ? I enjoyed reading your post as I was able to learn more about efficient energy resources and ways to improve the issue. I wish to know more about your SDG with other countries !
Hello Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that recycling would be a problem for Canada. I always believed it would be a really clean country just like some European countries and I though it to be as efficient as Sweden and Switzerland. I was clearly wrong, but reading your blog gave me an insight as to what Canada is doing to improve this problem. I happy to know that Canada is taking the necessary steps to implement sustainable practices and that this could be as successful project for the country. I am looking forward to reading your next blog!
Hello Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteCanada is one of the Countries that the United States is constantly being compared to. It is known to surpass the U.S. in health care and education amongst other things. The fact that in terms of recycling practices still needs work is concerning. The country has the technology and resources to be able to do better in terms of their recycling practices yet does not prioritize this.