Everything is Connected
Climate variability, population growth, and aging infrastructure are converging on a river system that has already experienced profound disruption.
The Watershed Moment: Rethinking the Future of the Sheep River Read More »
In a world that often feels driven by convenience and consumption, the idea of building a truly self-sufficient, sustainable community can feel daunting. But here’s the thing: sustainability isn’t some distant, unattainable dream. It’s achievable, practical, and within our reach—especially when we focus on using local resources and tapping into the power of community-driven solutions.
Sustainability in Action: Building a Self-Sufficient Community Read More »
A Brief History of the Right to Repair Concept Imagine being able to fix anything you own, from your smartphone to your washing machine, without needing to toss it out when it breaks. That’s the idea behind the right to repair—a movement that started back in the early days of consumerism. As products became more
The Right to Repair in Canada: A Path to Sustainability Read More »
Looming Water Shortages in Southern Alberta: The Need for Water Restrictions Over a number of years now, 20 or so, I’ve attended numerous seminars and science workshops on water, and have been hyper aware of conditions in southern Alberta. Topics ranged from water levels to flora and fauna,wetlands, and riparian areas. In February I attended
Why Save Rain Water: Unique Possibility of Looming Water Restrictions Read More »
Back in 2019 I was invited to the local high school to discuss with the students about their ideas on living sustainably and creating some sustainable projects around the school, and to this day it has proven to be one of the happier decisions I’ve made. 1. Building a Sustainable Future: The Inception of Eco-Friendly
“Sowing Sustainability: awesome Student innovation at local High School” Read More »
Therefore Cafés help to change people’s mindset, and is essential in charging people’s enthusiasm for a sustainable community
repair cafe on Nov 4th was exciting Read More »
As the only longest running locally operated cafe we have put on an average 6 cafes per year for the past five years. During that time the students from Oilfields High School have taken part in every cafe and its been a joy having them involved.
welcome to your successful local repair cafe Read More »
GREY WATER Grey water is the wastewater that is generated from household activities such as laundry, dish washing, and bathing. While grey water is not suitable for drinking, it can be reused for non-potable purposes such as watering plants, flushing toilets, and washing cars. Grey water reuse is an excellent way to conserve water and
utilization of grey water in our homes is critical now more than ever Read More »
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is a widely recognized and respected standard for green building design, construction, and operation. Adopting LEED Silver as a building code for a municipality in Alberta can bring numerous benefits to both the environment and the community. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons
Benefits of Adopting LEED as a Building Code Read More »
E-waste Recycling Managing Electronic Waste (E-Waste) in Alberta: Tips for Ecologically Sound Disposal The rapid development of technology has brought about numerous electronic devices that have made our lives easier. However, the convenience that these gadgets offer has also led to an increase in the volume of e-waste. E-waste refers to electronic products that have
tips for Managing E-Waste in Alberta: Read More »