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Sustainability & climate
Did you know Evergreen Brick Works is part of the Greenbelt?

Celebrating 20 Years of Ontario’s Greenbelt with Edward McDonnell, CEO of the Greenbelt Foundation.

Published on November 24, 2025

Health & wellbeing
Under cover: meet the people designing for shade in cities

We spoke with the experts that contributed to Toronto’s Shade Policy Committee

Published on June 19, 2025

Sustainability & climate
C40’s Hélène Chartier on how urban planners can be the best climate activists

Dense cities can be more sustainable — but only if ‘we develop public spaces where people can go outside and enjoy the living room of the neighbourhood.’

Published on May 21, 2025

Ponds at Evergreen Brick Works
Sustainability & climate
10 easy tips to protect your local watershed

Small actions lead to big impact. From car washes to rain gardens, these are our favourite ways to keep our water clean and safe. 

Published on May 20, 2025

Sustainability & climate
Depaving the way to a climate-ready city

In our latest guest author story, René Fan shares insights from a depave project she led, highlighting how removing asphalt is just the beginning. 

Published on May 16, 2025

Sustainability & climate
Science is everywhere: bringing it into public spaces with the Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario Science Centre is bringing fun-filled activities to Evergreen Brick Works this month. We spoke to them about making science accessible and fun in new spaces.

Published on April 15, 2025

Nature
Six things you need to know when starting your indoor garden

These tips will help you start a garden suited for condos or apartments.

Published on April 14, 2025

A man and a woman smile to a customer buying their produce at the farmers market
Sustainability & climate
The Evergreen remedy for eco-anxiety

Worried sick about the planet? Don’t panic. Here’s how you can connect with nature, find your community and take climate action.

Published on April 8, 2025

Sustainability & climate
Saving a rhino’s weight in trash: how Evergreen ditched disposables in 2024

A whopping 3,883 pounds of single-use trash never saw a landfill thanks to the Reusable Dishware Program.

Published on January 10, 2025

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