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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
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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
Reference (1)

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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