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 Environment Week
May 31 – June 6, 2009
Environment Week is a Canada wide event that coincides with World Environment Day. It’s a time for all Canadians to reflect on environmental issues facing our planet and to take initiatives to reduce their impact on our world. If you’re not already working towards building a greener future, Environment Week is the perfect time to start thinking globally and acting locally. Clean Calgary Association would like to help all Calgarians celebrate Environment Week by providing opportunities for action at work, school and in homes.
Environment Week Calendar
• Environment Week: May 31st - June 6th
• Commuter Challenge: May 31st - June 6th
• Clean Air Day: June 3rd
• World Environment Day: June 5th
• Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day: June 5th
• World Ocean Day: June 8th
Opportunities for Action at Work
• Start Working with Commercial Environmental Services
• Commuter Challenge
• Lug-a-Mug
• Eco Employee of the Month
• Idle free Campaign
Read more...
How to Green your Corporate Stampede Breakfast and Events
Stampede is a busy time in Calgary and a lot of waste is produced with all those events. Clean Calgary Association would like to help companies contribute to a greener Calgary throughout Stampede and all year round. Below you will find many suggestions on how to green your corporate stampede breakfast and event.
1) Have a recycling program in place.
2) Go reusable!
3) If you use compostable plastic MAKE SURE THAT IT IS BEING COMPOSTED!
4) Purchase eco-friendly alternatives.
5) Serve local and organic food.
6) Encourage green behaviour.
7) Green power your event.
Read more...
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Volunteer Recognition
Clean Calgary Association staff, board members, and members would like to applaud the following individuals for their commitment to Clean Calgary through volunteerism:
1st EcoCalgarian to fulfill 25 volunteer hours commitment:
Jessi-Ann Riddell
Master Composters who have fulfilled their 25 volunteer hours commitment:
Ron Ayottee
Albert Einsiedel
Jennifer Freudenthaler
Sue Horne
Nicole Kerker
Kimberly King
Lisa Klassen
Patsy Price
Tasha Roa-Yarembowycz
We would also like to congratulate Albert Einsiedel and Kimberly King for their outstanding volunteer commitment and efforts throughout 2008. Both of these individuals have consistently gone above and beyond our expectations and inspired countless Calgarians to compost, conserve water and tread lighter on the earth.
2009 Clean Calgary Association Annual General Meeting
We were very pleased to spend a special evening with a large crowd of Clean Calgary Association members, volunteers, and guests on April 15th. Thank you to Rob Avis, Jacqueline Puff, and Alderman Brian Pincott for speaking about the emergence and need for community gardens, growing food locally, and permaculture. They provided three powerful and meaningful perspectives on issues that are critical to Calgarians. We enjoyed some delicious locally grown food from Forage, had the opportunity to recognise the enormous contributions made by our volunteers and we were delighted to welcome 19 new members the same evening.
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Dearest Ashley,
Are mattresses in Canada doused in flame retardants, as they are in the United States? What exactly is the best mattress available?
Curiously,
Lindsay
Read the answer...
Clean Calgary Association will be hiring soon! Please check our website for details.
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The EcoStore
Product of the Month
Education
Upcoming Workshops
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Commercial Environmental Services
Information
Tip of the Month
Compost Tip
Volunteer News
Volunteer and Member Events
2009 Rain Barrel Sale
Calgarians purchased 1445 rain barrels from Clean Calgary Association on April 25th 2009! Congratulations to the more than 1000 Calgary households that are now starting collecting rain water and to the many others who invested in their second or third barrel. Rain water collection decreases our collective impact on the precious water system and is much better for plants. Special thanks to the many dedicated Clean Calgary Association volunteers who helped us (early in) the morning and throughout the sale at four different location. We couldn't do the sale without you. We would also like to acknowledge the tremendous support provided to the rain barrel sale by the wonderful team at City of Calgary Water Services. Thank you!
The EcoStore to host Book Launch for Local Author
Join us as we congratulate local author, Laureen Rama, on the launch of her new book, Eco-Yards, on May 30th, from 11 am - 3 pm. Eco-Yards is a book for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices when they garden, whether in a residential yard or on the balcony of a condo or high rise apartment. Its hopeful tone and clear, easy-to-follow instructions are inspiring—and completely practical!
Join Laureen Rama onsite for questions and book signing:
Clean Calgary's EcoStore - 809 4th Ave SW.
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