The importance of bees and butterflies in our ecosystem is well-established. In Ontario alone, there are over 400 different bee species and over 100 butterfly species. As pollinators, they play an important role in ensuring that our plants and trees are pollinated: this means they transfer pollen from a male anther of a flower to […]
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2020 was definitely a challenging year for everyone, and we were very fortunate that our industry was considered essential so we could continue with our work. This is important because problems such as flooding and heat waves don’t pause just because there is another emergency, and green roofs can help with both of those things, especially […]
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As the use of extensive green roofs continues to rise, and more and more buildings choose to adopt them in their construction, some of the more interesting and useful aspects of green roofs really start to make themselves known! Besides direct benefits like reducing heating in buildings and allowing for wildlife habitats in the city, […]
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“Time and time again, researchers have observed a positive correlation between PV module efficiency and green roof health.” Photovoltaic (PV) panels and green roofs have traditionally been seen as two distinct technologies vying for roof space. According to the City of Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw, new buildings subject to the policy may deduct roof area […]
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Spring is in the air, and with that comes the important task of preparing green roofs for the season ahead. While green roof maintenance plans vary according to the system, there are a few key things to know about facilitating the transition from dormant winter sedums to summer blooms. Ginkgo Sustainability’s maintenance team maintained over […]
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‘Connecting the Living and Built Environments.’ This is GINKGO’s motto and the pursuit of this connection is what drives our company and employees. In today’s modern age, as cities expand and green spaces disappear, our relationship with the environment has become strained as we have reduced the role that nature plays in our lives. Many […]
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Greening the workplace. As employees in today’s workplaces spend more time indoors and away from the natural environment, interest has grown into how the physical office environment impacts employee well-being and how any negative effects can be ameliorated. Answers to these questions have been found in the growing body of research into the beneficial effects […]
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