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The Households and the Environment Survey (HES) measures the environmental practices and behaviours of Canadian households that relate to the condition of our air, water and soils. The survey was also designed to collect data to develop and improve three key environmental indicators: air quality, water quality and greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • 41. Reusable containers
    Table: 38-10-0156-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description:

    Use of various types of reusable containers by households in the previous 12 months.

    Release date: 2022-07-18
  • 42. Chapter 5: Youth and the Environment
    Articles and reports: 42-28-0001202100100005
    Description:

    Environmental issues are a priority for young people in Canada—and their actions often reflect this priority. For example, youth aged 15 to 30 make 5% of their total donations to environmental organizations (vs. 2% to 3% among older Canadians), and dedicate 7% of their volunteer hours to environmental organizations (vs. 3% to 6% among older Canadians). Youth tend to live in more walkable but less “green” neighbourhoods and use sustainable transportation to get to work more often than older adults (46% vs. 28%). This chapter provides an overview of how youth in Canada interact with and live in their environment. Data are taken from the 2016 Census of Population, the 2016 General Social Survey on Canadians at Work and Home, the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, the 2019 Households and the Environment Survey, and other published reports.

    Release date: 2022-04-07
  • 43. Repair or Replace: What are Canadians doing with their old cell phones and computers?
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X202200100001
    Description:

    Using data from the Households and the Environment Survey, this article looks at the options Canadian households choose when their cell phones and computers become damaged or are no longer needed.

    Release date: 2022-02-15
  • 44. Unravelling the story about household textile and e-waste disposal in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022015
    Description:

    This infographic visually presents information on household disposal methods of textile and e-waste for the years 2017 and 2019. It also presents total household textile and e-waste diverted from landfills or incinerators and total household waste sent to landfills and incinerators for the year 2018. This infographic is based on data from the 2017 and 2019 cycles of the Households and Environment Survey and the 2018 Waste Management Industry Survey.

    Release date: 2022-02-15
  • 45. Human Activity and the Environment
    Thematic map: 16-201-X
    Description:

    Human Activity and the Environment (16-201-X) focuses on current environmental issues. The latest information and statistics are gathered from many sources to produce an in-depth analytical article.

    Release date: 2022-01-25
  • 46. Purchases to feed, shelter or watch birds, by type of household
    Table: 38-10-0013-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that made purchases to feed, shelter or watch birds, by type of household. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2021-10-19
  • 47. Environmental engagement, by type of household
    Table: 38-10-0024-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that engaged in activities aimed at conservation or protection of the environment or wildlife, and of those that did the type of activity, by type of household. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2021-10-19
  • 48. 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
  • 49. 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
  • 50. 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
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  • 1. Household energy consumption, by type of dwelling, Canada and provinces
    Table: 25-10-0061-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table contains 1155 series, with data for years 2011-2019 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (11 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...);  Type of dwelling (7 items: Single-detached; Double; Row or terrace; Duplex; ...);  Energy type (4 items: Total, all energy types; Electricity; Natural gas; Heating oil);  Energy consumption (4 items: Gigajoules; Gigajoules per household; Proportion of total energy; Number of households).
    Release date: 2024-04-22
  • 2. Household energy consumption, by household income, Canada and provinces
    Table: 25-10-0062-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table contains 1320 series, with data for years 2011-2019 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (11 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...);  Household income (8 items: Under $20,000 (includes income loss); $20,000 to $39,999; $40,000 to $59,999; $60,000 to $79,999; ...);  Energy type (4 items: Total, all energy types; Electricity; Natural gas; Heating oil);  Energy consumption (4 items: Gigajoules; Gigajoules per household; Proportion of total energy; Number of households).
    Release date: 2024-04-22
  • 3. Household energy consumption, Canada and provinces
    Table: 25-10-0060-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: This table contains 165 series, with data for years 2011-2019 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (11 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...) ; Energy type (4 items: Total, all energy types; Electricity; Natural gas; Heating oil) ; Energy consumption (4 items: Gigajoules; Gigajoules per household; Proportion of total energy; Number of households).
    Release date: 2024-03-19
  • 4. Environmental engagement
    Table: 38-10-0023-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Every 2 years
    Description: Percentage of households that engaged in activities aimed at conservation or protection of the environment or wildlife, and of those that did the type of activity. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2023-12-08
  • 5. Homegrown fruit, herbs, vegetables and flowers
    Table: 38-10-0025-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    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. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2023-12-08
  • 6. Homegrown fruit, herbs, vegetables and flowers, by tenure and type of dwelling
    Table: 38-10-0026-01
    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 dwelling. The data is from the Households and the environment survey.
    Release date: 2023-12-08
  • 7. 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: 2023-12-08
  • 8. 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: 2023-12-08
  • 9. 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: 2023-12-08
  • 10. 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: 2023-12-08
Analysis (29)

Analysis (29) (10 to 20 of 29 results)

  • 11. Radon awareness in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 16-508-X2016002
    Description:

    This fact sheet looks at Canadian households' awareness of radon.

    Release date: 2016-12-16
  • 12. Envirostats: Waste in Canada 2002 to 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201614512201
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2016-05-24
  • 13. Toronto. Your city. Your facts. Take a look! Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2016003
    Geography: Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    The infographic, entitled TORONTO. Your city. Your facts. Take a look!, is designed to inform readers about Statistics Canada survey collection in the Toronto and surrounding areas by presenting a selection of household survey data for the Census Metropolitan Area of Toronto. The purpose of this infographic is to encourage residents in the Toronto and surrounding areas to participate in Statistics Canada's surveys when they are selected.

    Release date: 2016-03-16
  • 14. Households and the Environment Survey: Teacher's kit Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201526012546
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2015-09-17
  • 15. Canadians and nature: Trees 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201518112545
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2015-06-30
  • 16. Canadians and nature: Around the home 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201514612381
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2015-05-26
  • 17. Canadians and Nature: Birds, 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 16-508-X2015001
    Description:

    This fact sheet looks at households that fed, sheltered or made purchases to observe birds using data from the 2013 Households and the Environment Survey.

    Release date: 2015-03-10
  • 18. Uptake and disposal of compact fluorescent lights by Canadian households Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X201400111907
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study looks at uptake and disposal of compact fluorescent lights by Canadian households using data from the Households and the Environment Survey.

    Release date: 2014-03-19
  • 19. Study: Composting by households in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X20131915321
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2013-07-10
  • 20. Households and the Environment
    Journals and periodicals: 11-526-X
    Description:

    Statistics Canada periodically conducts the Household and the Environment Survey to measure household actions that have, or are perceived to have, positive or negative impacts on the environment. The survey provides baseline information to use in measuring progress towards sound environmental practices at the household level. The subjects examined include consumption and conservation of energy, consumption and conservation of water, indoor environment, use of pesticides and fertilizers, outdoor air quality and consumer decisions.

    Release date: 2013-03-18
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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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