Green Calgary

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Category: Shopping


Aug
18
2008

Remember your Cloth Bag

Filed in: Shopping

Many Calgarians have cloth bags and want to do the right thing by bringing them to the grocery store, retail stores and the mall but many of us forget. Here are a few tips to help you remember your bag.

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Nov
14
2007

Purchase green gifts for Christmas

Filed in: Products & Services, Shopping

The season of giving is upon us and though reducing the amount of gifts purchased during the season will have a great impact, so will buying green gifts.

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May
14
2007

Purchase chemical free cleaning products

Filed in: Products & Services, Shopping

Buy chemical-free cleaning products that are better for the environment, cheaper, and healthier for your home.

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Mar
19
2007

Take at least one cloth bag with you every time you go shopping

Filed in: Shopping, Waste & Recycling

Canadians take home over 55 million plastic bags every WEEK.

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Feb
27
2007

Wash your clothes in cold water

Filed in: Energy, Shopping

Since 80-90% of the energy used in doing the wash is used to heat the water, you too may save both energy and money by switching your washing machine dial to cold and leaving it there!

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Feb
15
2007

Change at Least One Light Bulb to a Compact Fluorescent

Filed in: Energy, Shopping

Save energy and money by using compact fluorescent bulbs.

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