“The Empathic Civilization is emerging. A younger generation is fast extending its empathic embrace beyond religious affiliations and national identification to include the whole of humanity and the vast project of life that envelops the Earth.”
Jeremy Rifkin
Repair Cafe
We all know how easy it is to throw things away when they break. But what if we could fix them instead? That's exactly what we're doing — empowering our community to repair and reuse, rather than discard. Bring your broken items — whether it’s an old blender, a torn shirt, or a bike that needs some TLC. Our skilled volunteers will be there to help you repair, learn, and save money while reducing waste! Why attend? Free entry! Learn valuable DIY skills. Help keep useful things out of landfills. Let’s fix it together! The Repair Café is about community, sustainability, and learning — come join us July 11, 2026 and make a difference. See you there!
Rain Tote Project
The Rain Tote Project helps local households capture and reuse rainwater for gardens, trees, and landscaping. By keeping rainwater on site, the project reduces pressure on municipal water systems while building practical, long-term water resilience at the household level. The Rain Tote Project supports gradual, household-level water resilience throughout the community. Why This Project Matters Water resilience is built locally. Capturing rain where it falls: Reduces demand on treated municipal water Supports gardens, trees, and drought-resilient landscaping Helps households adapt to increasing variability in rainfall The Rain Tote Project focuses on practical action that residents can understand, participate in, and benefit from directly.
Explore Renewables
Explore how solar, storage, EVs, and future grid technologies are evolving — and what they mean for small communities like Diamond Valley.
Featured report: Bifacial Panels & Perovskite Solar – The Next Big Leap in Solar Energy.
👉 Download the Digital Energy Pack and start planning your system today.
Computer Cabin — Preparing for the Digital Shift
Exploring technology, learning, digital independence, mentorship, and practical tools for navigating a rapidly changing world.
Beyond Green Lawns: Growing a Healthier, Resilient Future — Discover the benefits of xeriscaping for water conservation and community resilience. [Read More]
Sheep River Water Report — Explore our research on water availability, rights, and climate impacts in Diamond Valley. [Read More]
Repair Café: Fixing for a Sustainable Future — How local repair events save money, reduce waste, and bring the community together. [Read More]- Rainwater System Guide [Read More]
- Spread the Word: Share resources like Sustainable Life with your neighbours.
- Computer Cabin Series: This series explores how digital systems are changing our lives — and how we can adapt with practical, grounded skills. Read More
- Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ): Air quality in Diamond Valley is something we don’t often think about until smoke becomes visible- donate to the project. Read More
Diamond Valley Air Quality — Live
This monitor provides real-time local particulate-matter information from the Sustainable Life PurpleAir sensor in Diamond Valley.
- This community monitor exists because people believe local environmental information should be freely available. Donations help cover operating costs, data access, outreach, and future community monitoring initiatives.
The reading below is updated automatically.
Air-quality readings can change quickly due to smoke, weather, traffic and other local conditions. This information is provided for community awareness.
From Food Scraps to Local Startups: Diamond Valley’s Organics Circular Economy
A sustainable community isn’t built from projects. It’s built from connected systems where one person’s output becomes another person’s opportunity.
In Diamond Valley, the question isn’t whether we care about waste — it’s what we do with it here, together. And right now, students and makers are proving something powerful: the most valuable materials are often the ones we already have. Organics waste is one of them.
Small business owners — especially restaurants and grocery stores — have been asking the same question for years: “What do we do with food waste if there’s no organics pickup for us?”
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