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Come Celebrate Earth Day with Us!

Posted on April 16, 2016

Every year, we look to celebrate Earth Day with #yyc in a meaningful way. This year, we are pleased to present a screening of the award winning documentary, “Elemental” at the John Dutton Theatre (Central Library) Wednesday April 20th …

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Thank You to Our Volunteers

Posted on April 9, 2016

Did you know it's National Volunteer Week (April 10-16)? Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and the reason we are able to reach thousands of Calgarians every year. Who makes up our volunteers? They are Calgarians who want …

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Spring Cleaning in a Greener Way

Posted on April 5, 2016

With spring finally here, are you feeling that need to get into corners and crevices and doing a little spring cleaning? We're here to help you get organized, de-clutter and get your house feeling as light as your steps these days. Her…

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A Cdn Retailer Leading By Example

Posted on April 2, 2016

With April being Earth Month, we're pleased to once again be partnering with London Drugs as they celebrate an impressive 93% waste diversion rate for their Calgary stores thanks to their amazing recycling initiatives. And they're not …

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6 Ideas to Green Your Easter

Posted on March 25, 2016

Easter is already upon us! Here are 6 ideas to keep green in mind over the weekend: 1. Dyeing Eggs: Did you know you can easily dye eggs without food coloring or toxic dyes? There are many natural dyes already in your home, and it can …

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