Canada at a Glance, 2022
Environment
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Population and the environment
Did you know?
- In 2018, 250,323 tonnes of plastic from residential sources were diverted from landfills and incinerators.
- In 2019:
- 22% of households were environmentally engaged, without pay, in activities aimed at conservation or protection of the environment or wildlife
- 76% of households composted either kitchen or yard waste
- the average amount of energy consumed per household was 90.5 gigajoules
- Canada’s per capita household greenhouse gas emissions were 3.8 tonnes per person.
- In 2021, 97% of households reported using their own bags or containers when grocery shopping.
Population and the environment… in numbers and pictures
Canadian greenhouse gas emissions attributable to households, 2018
Data table for Chart 33
| 2011 | 2013 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| litres per person per day | |||||
| Average daily total litres per capita | 485 | 460 | 446 | 427 | 411 |
| Average daily residential litres per capita | 251 | 222 | 234 | 220 | 215 |
| Source: Table 38-10-0271-01. | |||||
Businesses and the environment
Did you know?
- Canadian businesses sold $19.5 billion worth of environmental and clean technology goods in 2020, while sales of related services accounted for $11.1 billion.
- The value of the environmental and clean technology products sector in Canada was $67.5 billion in 2020, accounting for 3.3% of Canadian gross domestic product.
- In 2020, 322,972 jobs were attributed to the environmental and clean technology sector in Canada.
Data table for Chart 34
| Timber | MineralsData table for chart 33 Note 2 | EnergyData table for chart 33 Note 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| billions of dollars | |||
| 2011 | 127 | 349 | 769 |
| 2012 | 113 | 240 | 552 |
| 2013 | 163 | 184 | 541 |
| 2014 | 179 | 131 | 774 |
| 2015 | 176 | 120 | 83 |
| 2016 | 185 | 73 | 84 |
| 2017 | 245 | 131 | 386 |
| 2018 | 308 | 175 | 412 |
| 2019 | 186 | 172 | 460 |
| 2020 | 173 | 273 | 104 |
Source: Table 38-10-0006-01. |
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