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Can You Buy Nothing for A Day?

Posted on November 24, 2015

As humans, we need to consume to live. Air. Water. Food. And all those things are provided by a planet with seemingly inexhaustible resources. But we know that we are often taking more than we need and the planet cannot replenish resou…

10 Ways to have Winter Fun in #YYC!

Posted on November 21, 2015

There’s lots of green fun to be had this winter in #YYC! Staying close to home reduces emissions, boosts the local economy and saves you some cash. Here are 10 (mostly free!) things to do in Calgary this winter:1. Tobogganing: There’s …

All Things Baby...Green

Posted on November 16, 2015

Chances are you know someone who's having a baby, already has one, or is thinking about one.  Our staff is actually celebrating the upcoming birth of 2 little ones and our Board just celebrated the birth of new life as well.  So it see…

8 Tips for Winter Prep in #YYC

Posted on November 9, 2015

In Calgary, we’re known for our chilly winters accompanied by a warm chinook or two. These seasonal ups and downs can sometimes be challenging to plan for while still being an environmental steward, but we've compiled a few tips to hel…

10 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste

Posted on November 1, 2015

Did you know that the amount of global food waste today is more than enough to feed the nearly 1 billion hungry people in the world? This holiday season, save your wallet and the planet and still celebrate the holidays with abundance! …