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27
2012
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
by Jessica Filed in: DIY, Food Choices, Products & Services, Random Fun StuffFor those of us who celebrate Easter, we know there can be a hefty environmental impact associated with this spring holiday. The average American spends $116 on Easter candy, gifts, food and decorations - Eggs making up the bulk of these cost. Eggs signify rebirth, and since the 1700's when...
21
2011
Tips for Simplifying the Holidays!
by Jessica Filed in: Random Fun StuffThe Centre for a New American Dream has published an article filled with GREAT ideas and tips for simplifying the holidays as submitted by their readers! A few of our favourites... “At home, we made a gratitude tree out of recycled cardboard and are decorating it day by day with...
19
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #11
by Jessica Filed in: Food Choices, Random Fun Stuff, ShoppingWe all have those favourite places - the little shops, restaurants or boutiques that we frequent and absolutely LOVE, so why not share these little treasure with the ones we love the most? Consider a gift certificate to a place you really want someone else to try our. A few...
14
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #8
by Jessica Filed in: Products & Services, Random Fun StuffChristmas Gift Idea #8 - Skill building for fun. It is very easy to be focused on those skills that we perceive get us further ahead in our careers and networks. Whether it is courses, certificate or seminars, we will pay the money and take the time to keep us...
05
2011
Green Calgary’s 12 Days of Green Gift Giving
by Jessica Filed in: Food Choices, Products & Services, Random Fun Stuff, ShoppingWant to have a low impact Christmas but not ready to completely give up the gifts (many of us here aren’t!)? We'd like to share twelve great gift ideas with you that may work to satisfy your Christmas gifting without the side of guilt. Gifts are a great way to...
30
2011
Sustainable Gift Giving - Part 3: Homemade Cleaning Products
by Jessica Filed in: Air Quality, Products & Services, Random Fun StuffHere at Green Calgary we LOVE advocating for and sharing resources on making your own natural household cleaning products. Aside from the overwhelming health and environmental impacts, massive cost savings, and noticeable improved indoor air quality, there is something to be said about the gratifying feeling of accomplishment when you...
23
2011
Sustainable Gift Giving - Part 2: Homemade Deodorant, Lip Balm & Bath Salts
by Jessica Filed in: Products & Services, Random Fun Stuff, ShoppingPart two of our Sustainable Gift Giving workshop focused on making your own gifts. We made a few different body care items, but also talked about ideas around gifts that aren't necessarily a physical thing. Think about gifts of time, effort or skill sharing. Sharing these very personal and thoughtful...
17
2011
Sustainable Gift Giving - Part 1: Alternative Gift Wrapping Ideas
by Jessica Filed in: Products & Services, Random Fun Stuff, Shopping, Waste & RecyclingWith the holidays quickly sneaking up on us, we held our monthly Healthy Homes Sustainability Series on Sustianable Gift Giving. A workshop focused on gifts that are simple, cost effective and unique, it was an evening filled with and great ideas, lots of smilesand a ton of information presented so...
09
2011
Kensington Street Art
by Jessica Filed in: Community Building, Random Fun StuffThe other day, James and I were wandering around Kensington, and came across some pretty cute street art. Simple but inspiring sayings with an underlying 'community building' tone- just little tid bits of information to make you stop, think and hopefully act!
25
2011
Welcome to our Blog!!
by Jessica Filed in: Random Fun StuffGreen Calgary is very excited to launch our new blog! Check here regularly for fun articles about cool things happening in our city and in other cities around the world! We will do our best to update this space regularly and fill it with content that everyone will enjoy. In...