What We Do - Collaborate

Recent Contributions

Strategic Partnerships and Campaigns

Creating a National Voice on Sustainable Consumption

One Earth Initiative and My Sustainable Canada are in the early stages of identifying strategic partnerships and activities that would lead to the creation of a national voice on sustainable consumption in Canada.

1^st North American Workshop on Sustainable Consumption and Production

My Sustainable Canada was invited by UNEP and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) to develop and present a background paper (available in two parts: "Producing and Consuming Sustainably in North America" and "Trends and Observations Specific to Sustainable Consumption and Production") on Sustainable Consumption and Production from the Canadian perspective for the first North American Workshop on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) in Washington (Nov 2008). The aim of the multi stakeholder meeting was to define a regional approach to advance SCP in North America and also to contribute to the global Marrakech Process.

Creating a Network on Sustainable Consumption with Environmental Groups in Canada

Under the auspices of the Canadian Environment Network, My Sustainable Canada initiated the development of a network on sustainable consumption within Environmental groups in Canada.

Creating a Network of Academics on Sustainable Consumption Across Canada

My Sustainable Canada has initiated the groundwork for a network of Canadian academics who are interested in various aspects of sustainable consumption. The objective of this network would be to promote a close working relationship between researchers and practitioners of sustainable consumption where researchers would help guide the development of appropriate tools, and practitioners would oversee the implementation of such tools in conjunction with academics.

Participation in Advisory Groups and Networks

My Sustainable Canada is a member/chair/advisor with the following groups and networks:

Member of Northern Alliance for Sustainability (ANPED);
Member of North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance;
Member of Canadian Environmental Network and the Ontario Environment Network;
Chair of the Ontario Snow Resorts Association Environmental Best Practices Taskforce;
Member of the Canadian Standards Advisory Committee to ISO TC 207 (Environmental Management & Related Activities);
Member of the University Health Network Energy Advisory Committee;
Member of advisory panel for Durham Sustainability Stewardship Program ;
ENERGY STAR participant promoting the ENERGY STAR symbol,;
Advisor on the City of Pickering's Responsible Consumption Working Group. This group has been instrumental in helping to develop indicators and targets related to responsible consumption for the City of Pickering's Measuring Sustainability Initiative ;
Member ofthe Great Lakes Bi-National Toxics Strategy. Mercury Workgroup;
Member of the Stewardship Council of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care;
Member of the sustainable consumption and production advisory group of the New Directions Group (NDG);
Member of Advisory Committee for the Canadian Sustainable Consumption and Production Framework;
Member of the Ethical Consumer Learning Circle, led by EthicScan .

Papers, Presentations and Workshops on Sustainable Consumption

Del Matto, Tania. Sustainable Consumption and Consumer Behaviour. Presented at the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Expert Series. Toronto, Ontario: 2009.

Del Matto, Tania and Jeff Nesbitt . A Journey to Sustainable Consumption. Presented at the Durham Region Stakeholders Sustainability Forum. Oshawa, Ontario: 2008.

Barber, Jeffrey and Onthank, Karen (Integrative Strategies Forum), Del Matto, Tania and Varangu, Linda (My Sustainable Canada), Luskin, Jack (University of Massachusetts Lowell). Producing and Consuming Sustainably in North America A Regional Overview of Initiatives and Strategies Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production. Presented at the 1^st North American Workshop on Sustainable Consumption and Production. Washington, DC. USA: 2008.

Past Accomplishments of our Management Team

Strategic Partnerships and Campaigns

Mobilized Canadian Support for the Creation of the North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance

In order for North American organizations to work more collaboratively on sustainable consumption issues the North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance (NASCA) was created in 2001. NASCA serves as a forum for partners in Canada, US and Mexico to facilitate the exchange of information about sustainable consumption across borders and among different sectors of society (government, academia, business and industry, NGOs).

Led the Design of the North American Sustainable Consumption and Production Database

The North American Sustainable Consumption and Production Database is an initiative of the North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance (NASCA). The database aims at facilitating cooperation among organizations in Canada, United States and Mexico that are interested in promoting sustainable consumption and production initiatives and programs. The Database is also intended as a resource for citizens to learn about projects or initiatives that they can support, join, or replicate in their own community.

Presentations and Workshops on Sustainable Consumption

Del Matto, Tania; Jack Luskin and Linda Varangu    . Shaping the Future of Sustainable Consumption and Production in Canada. Presented at the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable. Winnipeg, Manitoba: 2007.

Del Matto, Tania and Linda Varangu    . Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change While Delivering National Conferences. Presented at the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable. Winnipeg, Manitoba: 2007.

Del Matto, Tania and Meena Hassanali. Sustainable Consumption and Production: The Role of Pollution Prevention. Presented at the 8th York Region Pollution Prevention Stakeholders Workshop, Newmarket, Ontario: 2007.

Varangu, Linda    . "Where are we? How do we want to be? Sustainability - Moving the Yardstick." Presented to York Region Stakeholders P2 Workshop. Newmarket, Ontario: 2005.

Del Matto, Tania. North American Sustainable Consumption Projects. Presented at the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable. Ottawa, Ontario: 2004.

Presentations and Workshops on Green Purchasing + Supply Chain

Del Matto, Tania. Greening the Supply Chain. Presented at the Manitoba Environment Industries Association Breakfast Forum. Winnipeg, Manitoba: 2006.

Del Matto, Tania. Green Purchasing: A New Way of Doing Business. Presented at the Ontario Snow Resorts Association's Fall Education Week, Collingwood, Ontario: 2005.

Del Matto, Tania. Measuring the Benefits of Green Procurement. Presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Governments Incorporating Purchasing Practices to Eliminate Refuse. Mississauga, Ontario: 2005.

Varangu, Linda    . "Green Purchasing: A New Way of Doing Business". Presented for: Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Halifax, Nova Scotia: 2005.

Varangu, Linda    . "Government Greening Facilities: Examples of Successes, Challenges and Ideas for Low-Cost Implementation." Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour. Halifax, Nova Scotia: 2004.

Varangu, Linda    . "Greening Health Care: Purchasing Choices that will Help Reduce Your Energy Costs & Environmental Impact". Workshop for Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada. Toronto, Ontario: 2003.

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