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In this issue:
Enjoying the Holidays
Holidays used to be simple – a time to share one’s life and earth’s bounty with family and friends. But for many people the pursuit of the perfect or numerous not so perfect gifts has sucked the joy out of the holidays. According to a recent Calgary Herald article, Christmas shoppers often feel “sheer panic” and “intense frustration” while searching for the perfect gift and many people would choose the dentist over crowded shopping malls. Although ‘Giftmass’ has become the predominant focus of the season of renewal, it is our choice as to how we want to spend this time. With a little thought and planning, a season of increased personal fulfillment and reduced stress is just around the corner. Read more...
Clean Calgary Association Office closed Monday, Dec. 25th through Monday,
Jan. 1st, 2007
Clean Calgary Association's office will close for the holidays at the end of the business day on Dec. 22nd until Monday, January 1st, 2007. The EcoStore will remain open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, Dec. 23rd and will be closed until Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007. We look forward to serving you again in the New Year.
30 Dalhousie Households adopted by Clean Calgary Association
Waste Wise Community Outreach Program began November 1st in Dalhousie and so far 30 households have come aboard. These households have received their first household waste audit and a beginner lesson in backyard composting. Our goal is to help each family reduce their waste by 30% and by visiting the families we will begin to understand the challenges they face throughout the year. “We wanted to try a different approach with this program by taking the time to build relationships with each family”, explains Karen Morrison, Waste Wise Project Coordinator.
The Master Composters will have the flexibility and support to provide education, resources and mentoring based on the needs of each family. This approach is designed to be more of a partnership – the family commits to Clean Calgary that they will begin composting and Clean Calgary commits to the family that they will provide support to help them reduce waste by 30%.
Waste Wise Community Outreach Program receives generous funding from Alberta Ecotrust, The City of Calgary Waste and Recycling, Grassroots NW, and Shell Environment Fund.
If you have a Dalhousie friend, family or team mate that you feel could benefit from joining Waste Wise please email Karen@cleancalgary.org or call Karen @998 – 8846.
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