Sustainable Life Newsletter – July 31, 2026
More people are asking questions, sharing ideas, and reaching out to become involved. That’s exactly how meaningful community change begins.
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July 2026
From Food Scraps to Local Startups: Diamond Valley’s Organics Circular Economy
Organics 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
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Why Systems Thinking May Be the Most Important Skill of the 21st Century
Many of today’s biggest challenges aren’t isolated problems—they’re connected. This article introduces systems thinking and explores why understanding those connections may be the key to building stronger, more resilient communities.
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Diamond Valley Council Watch – July 15, 2026
Looking Beyond Today’s Decisions July’s Council meeting was the final meeting held in the current Council Chambers before the Town begins another chapter of amalgamation by relocating to its new facilities. In many ways, the meeting reflected that same theme—moving forward while continuing to make decisions that will shape Diamond Valley for many years. Several
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Before You Head to the Sheep River… Check This First
After all the recent rain, I noticed someone in our community asking where they could find the current flow rate for the Sheep River before taking their kids swimming. I thought it was such a good question that it deserved its own post. The first photograph below was taken during a previous high-water event. Overnight,
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July 11 Repair Café – Community Impact
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Griffith’s Centre for another successful Diamond Valley Repair Café! By the numbers: *37 community members**attended. *70% of repair attempts were successful*, giving many items a new lease on life. An estimated *$275*was saved in replacement costs and service technician fees. Our *Trade Day* helped keep useful items
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A Cardboard Box Is Not Waste: It Is Part of a Community System
A cardboard box arrives in our community carrying something we wanted. Within minutes of being opened, it becomes something we no longer want. That change has nothing to do with the cardboard. It happens entirely in the way we see it. The box may have travelled hundreds or even thousands of kilometres. Trees were grown
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