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9 Free & Green#YYC Family Day Ideas

Posted on February 12, 2016

Got plans for Family Day? Staying close to home is great for the planet and we've got 9 fun (& free!) ideas to enjoy Family Day right here in #YYC: 1. Winter Carnival: Head down to Fort Calgary for free sleigh rides, indoor carniv…

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10 Reasons for Youth to Join Our Energy Revolution Fair

Posted on February 6, 2016

Do you know a young person with great ideas for the future? We’re inviting youth to create a project on the development of a renewable energy product, technology, or service for our first ever Energy Revolution Fair. Special thanks to …

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8 Tips to Green Your Wardrobe

Posted on January 30, 2016

Have you heard about the environmental impact of standard clothing production, including toxic dyes, large amounts of water use and unethical labor? The stats can be alarming but there are things you can do to build a more sustainable …

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Winter Fun in YYC, Part 2

Posted on January 23, 2016

We gave you Winter Fun, Part 1 late last year. But after all the holiday excitement, we're back with Part 2 because we haven't exhausted our list of winter fun in #yyc just yet! 1. YYC Hot Chocolate Fest: Don’t miss trying (and voting …

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7 Myths of Sustainable Investing

Posted on January 16, 2016

As a lead up to our upcoming Sustainable Investing presentation coming up on January 28th, we're also looking to bust some of those myths about investing your money in assets that take into account a triple bottom line - people, planet…

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