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A New Year, A New Direction

Posted on December 30, 2016

The New Year is just around the corner, and it’s time for something new at Green Calgary, too. As many of you undoubtedly have heard, 2016 was the last year for our previous Executive Director, Areni Kelleppan, who has moved onto other…

Happy Holidays 2016

Posted on December 23, 2016

As we come to the end of the year, Green Calgary is deeply grateful for everyone who makes up our green community. From our sponsors and members, to our donors and volunteers, to those who attend our workshops and come out to our annua…

12 Days of Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2016

As the holiday approaches, for many of us it’s easy to get lost in the scramble to get everything done, and still give back to the planet. Here are 12 things you can do for our planet leading up to Christmas: Dec 13: Shop Smart. Still …

10 Tips for Green Gift Giving

Posted on December 10, 2016

Gifts are one of the best parts of the holiday season. Canadians are so nice they spent an average of more than $1000 on gifts last year. Unfortunately, all that generosity can take away from the ability for our Earth to offer us the g…

10 Tips to Green your Holiday Party!

Posted on December 3, 2016

Tis the season of holiday party after holiday party! Unfortunately, the holiday season can be a strain on our Earth’s resources and produce a great deal of waste. We’re more likely during this time of year to purchase things for oursel…