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5 Simple Sustainable Food Tips

Posted on August 24, 2015

We’re approaching harvest season here in #YYC, which is a great time to talk about food sustainability. Making green food choices not only helps out the environment, but our health and local economy too!  1. Canning & preserves: Wi…

Be A Green Tourist In #YYC (Part 2)

Posted on August 17, 2015

Last week we featured ways to have a great stay-cation. But there were so many awesome things to do in Calgary, we had trouble fitting it all in one blog. So here's part 2!1. Have Fun and Give Back: It’s a win-win deal when volunteerin…

Be A Green Tourist In #YYC (Part 1)

Posted on August 10, 2015

With all the great weather that summer brings (minus the occasional hail!), it's time to think about taking some time for yourself and your family. Usually the plan includes rest and relaxation away and abroad but we've put together so…

Summer is definitely the time to hit the open road and do some exploring of those places beyond what we know. We don’t doubt you’re already environmentally conscious, but we also know sometimes it can be difficult to continue being gre…

Helping Green Calgary's Stampede

Posted on July 29, 2015

This July, we worked with Stampede Caravan and Stampede event organizers like Bentall Kennedy, Chinook Centre, South Centre, and community associations to green 8 stampede breakfasts serving almost 100,000 people. We helped divert over…