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Free transit in Calgary? Maybe not as crazy as it sounds.

Posted on February 23, 2018

Last week, international media were reporting that some German cities are planning to offer free transit as a means of reducing air pollution and clear traffic gridlock. The theory is that by eliminating transit fares, people will opt …

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5 Next Steps in Going Plastic Free

Posted on February 16, 2018

If you’ve been watching environmental news in the recent days, you’ve probably heard a lot about reducing single-use plastics. A big part of this push comes from the recent ban from China that eliminates a large market for buying recyc…

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PRESS RELEASE: Calgarians Rally to Help Others Ditch Plastic in Local Charity Bag Share Program

Posted on February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 15, 2018 (CALGARY) – Calgarians have rallied together to help community members abandon single-use plastic bags. Organized by local charity Green Calgary, the Calgary Bag Share is a program designed to eliminate one of the eco…

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Five Ways to Green Your Business Today

Posted on February 10, 2018

A third of all the waste produced in Calgary is from businesses, with 40% of their waste going straight to the landfill. The unfortunate part is that the waste going to landfill is generally about 35% organics and 38% paper – both easi…

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7 Goals You Achieved in 2017

Posted on February 3, 2018

Green Calgary asked Calgarians last year what their Green Goals were – what actions they were going to take to improve sustainability in the city. Now, in the beginning of 2018, we wanted to share some of the stories of goals that were…

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