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Green Your Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2016

We love Halloween! Mostly because it’s so easy to be green. You don’t have to buy in to lots of plastic decorations or expensive costumes. Save money and the planet with these 6 ghoulishly green Halloween tips: 1. Use natural things …

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Waste Reduction Week: Swap this for that to make zero waste!

Posted on October 18, 2016

The average Calgarian throws 50 bags into our garbage annually. That means Calgarians send 55 million bags of garbage to the landfill every year! Oct 17-23 is waste reduction week. in Canada to build awareness around sustainable and re…

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Green Calgary is Hiring

Posted on October 14, 2016

We are on the lookout for 2 great additions to our staff - would you like to join our team? We're looking for our next Executive Director as Areni is stepping down at the end of this year. You can learn more about the job posting and …

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Winter Composting Tips

Posted on October 1, 2016

While microbial activity slows down under typical Calgary winter conditions, your compost pile is still alive. Cold weather will slow the decomposition process, but your pile can maintain an essential core of heat. Here are a few tips …

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It's Time to Winterize Your Rain Barrel

Posted on October 1, 2016

As winter approaches and the weather gets cooler, we're reminding you to winterize your barrel before it freezes so you can use your barrel for years to come. Here are the step by step instructions to help you get ready for winter...Si…

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