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  • 1. Trees, bushes and hedges on property, by tenure and type of dwelling
    Table: 38-10-0028-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that had trees, bushes or hedges on their property, and whether trees were planted or cut down in the last five years, by type of dwelling. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 2. Use of energy-saving lights, Canada and provinces
    Table: 38-10-0048-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table shows the proportion of Canadian households that reported the use of various types of energy-saving lights. The unit of measure is percent. The table is biennial.
    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 3. Use of thermostats
    Table: 38-10-0049-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table shows the presence of and usage characteristics of thermostats by Canadian households.The unit of measure is percent.The table is biennial.
    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 4. Use of fertilizer and pesticides
    Table: 38-10-0052-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table shows the use of fertilizer and pesticides by Canadian households. The unit of measure is percent. The table is biennial.
    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 5. Indoor water conservation practices
    Table: 38-10-0102-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table shows the indoor water conservation practices, Canada and provinces. The table is biennial.
    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 6. Disposal of boxes from online purchases
    Table: 38-10-0142-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Disposal of boxes from online purchases by Canadian households.

    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 7. Disposal of boxes from online purchases, by household income
    Table: 38-10-0143-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Disposal of boxes from online purchases by Canadian households, by household income.

    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 8. Lawn care and landscaping equipment
    Table: 38-10-0148-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Lawn care and landscaping equipment used by Canadian households.

    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 9. Household hazardous waste
    Table: 38-10-0155-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Presence of various types of household hazardous waste and disposal methods used in previous 12 months.

    Release date: 2025-12-09
  • 10. Trees, bushes and hedges on property
    Table: 38-10-0273-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that had trees, bushes or hedges on their property, and whether trees were planted or cut down in the last five years. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2025-12-09
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  • 51. Homegrown fruit, herbs, vegetables and flowers, by type of household
    Table: 38-10-0027-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that grew fruit, herbs, vegetables and flowers for personal use, and for those that did the location of the garden, by type of household. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2021-10-19
  • 52. Household hazardous waste, inactive Archived
    Table: 38-10-0126-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Presence of various type of household hazardous waste and electronic waste (e-waste), and disposal methods used in previous 12 months.

    Release date: 2021-10-19
  • 53. Household hazardous waste, eWaste, inactive Archived
    Table: 38-10-0126-02
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Presence of various types of household electronic waste (eWaste) and disposal methods used in previous 12 months.

    Release date: 2021-10-19
  • 54. Household hazardous waste, non eWaste, inactive Archived
    Table: 38-10-0126-03
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Presence of various types of household hazardous waste and disposal methods used in previous 12 months.

    Release date: 2021-10-19
  • 55. Indoor air quality
    Table: 38-10-0018-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that rated their indoor air quality and practices used to improve indoor air quality. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2017-07-05
  • 56. Households and the Environment Survey: Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 16M0001X
    Description: The file provides data for Canada, the provinces and census metropolitan areas and includes information on a wide range of topics, including water quality concerns; consumption and conservation of water; energy use and home heating and cooling; pesticide and fertilizer use on lawns and gardens; recycling, composting and waste disposal practices. It also provides information on the socio-demographic, income and labour force characteristics of the population.
    Release date: 2016-12-16
  • 57. Households and the environment survey, treatment of drinking water Archived
    Table: 38-10-0276-01
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table shows whether Canadian households treated their water prior to consumption and the method(s) and reason(s) if they did. The unit of measure is percent. The table is biennial.
    Release date: 2016-02-18
  • 58. Households and the Environment: Energy Use
    Table: 11-526-S
    Description:

    This report presents results from the Households and the Environment Survey Energy Use supplement. It includes information on the use of home heating equipment and fuels, household energy use, as well as participation in certain energy-saving activities.

    Release date: 2013-09-19
  • 59. Composting by households in Canada Archived
    Table: 16-002-X201300111848
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study looks at composting by Canadian households using data from the 2011 Households and the Environment Survey.

    Release date: 2013-07-10
  • 60. Survey of Drinking Water Plants
    Table: 16-403-X
    Description:

    The Survey of Drinking Water Plants is conducted to provide Canadians with national and regional information related to the production of drinking water. The survey is a census of drinking water plants serving 300 or more people, and asks for information on volumes of water drawn and treated, treatment type, financial aspects of the operation, as well as raw (source) water quality.

    Release date: 2013-05-29
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  • 21. Environmentally friendly behaviours of Canadian households and the impact on residential energy consumption Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X201200111641
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study uses the 2007 Households and the Environment Survey and its Energy Use Supplement to analyze the relationship "between environmentally friendly" behaviours in general and energy consumption in Canadian households.

    Release date: 2012-04-04
  • 22. Use and disposal of compact fluorescent lights by Canadian households Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X201100411601
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study looks at use and disposal of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in 2009, using data from the Households and the Environment Survey.

    Release date: 2011-12-08
  • 23. Uptake of water- and energy-conservation devices in the home Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X201100111365
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In society today, many Canadians are concerned about the environment and the scarcity of resources. Consequently, many individuals and governments are seeking ways to reduce or alter energy and water consumption patterns. This article uses data from the 2007 Households and the Environment Survey to examine the association between income, education, ownership, age of dwelling and years lived at the dwelling and the use of low-volume toilets; low-flow showerheads; compact fluorescent light bulbs; programmable thermostats; and appliances bought to save energy or water.

    Release date: 2010-12-07
  • 24. Public transit in Canada, 2007 Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X201000211283
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study looks at access to and use of public transit in 2007, using data from the Households and the Environment Survey.

    Release date: 2010-06-29
  • 25. Domestic Water Use: The Relevance of Rurality in Quantity Used and Perceived Quality Archived
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2007005
    Geography: Canada
    Description: This bulletin's analysis focuses on the effect of "rurality" in determining: 1) water consumption flows at the municipal level; and 2) water quality perception of a household, as proxied by the water treatment choice of a household.
    Release date: 2009-01-23
  • 26. Households' use of water and wastewater services Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X200800410752
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article presents data on water conservation and septic system maintenance from the 2006 Households and the Environment Survey. It also compares conservation practices for households using public and private water services.

    Release date: 2008-12-09
  • 27. Energy-efficient holiday lights Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X200800410753
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article presents data on the use of light emitting diode (LED) holiday lighting using data from the 2007 Households and the Environment Survey.

    Release date: 2008-12-09
  • 28. Canadian lawns and gardens: Where are they the "greenest"? Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X200700210336
    Geography: Canada
    Description: Managing lawns and gardens is a popular activity that takes on different forms across Canada. Statistics from the Households and the Environment Survey show that regional differences create a diversity of lawn and garden practices. Specifically, this study looks at how the application of pesticides and fertilizers and the use of outdoor water conservation devices vary.
    Release date: 2007-09-26
  • 29. Recycling in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X200700110174
    Geography: Canada
    Description: Access to recycling programs has improved since the mid-1990s and Canadian households are recycling larger quantities than ever before. The study also looks at factors affecting household recycling.
    Release date: 2007-07-13
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Reference (1) ((1 result))

  • 1. Environment Accounts and Statistics Product Catalogue
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 16-257-X
    Description:

    Environment Accounts and Statistics Division is Statistics Canada's focal point for the collection, analysis and dissemination of environmental information. This reference guide briefly describes the division's programs, as well as all publications and electronic products offered on a quarterly, annual, biennial and occasional basis.

    Release date: 2014-04-17

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