A class on Biochar
Biochar is the lightweight black remnants remaining after the pyrolysis of biomass, consisting of carbon and ashes.
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Sustainable Living
Understanding Your Water Meter & Saving Water at Home
Understanding your water meter can prevent surprises on your bill — and small conservation steps at home make a real difference for our whole community
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Council Meeting Sustainability Analysis – December 3, 2025
A public-facing review of how Council’s decisions align with sustainability, community resilience, and long-term stewardship.Based on the December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda Package 1. Overview The December 3 Council Meeting focused heavily on financial housekeeping, governance, and core municipal services—with several items that connect directly to Diamond Valley’s sustainability trajectory. Although no major environmental
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From Recycling Myths to Local Solutions
The post discusses the complexities of recycling in small communities, emphasizing that merely placing items in green bins doesn’t ensure sustainability. It presents the idea of transforming waste into local resources through initiatives like the Sustainable Living Centre, which fosters innovation and job creation while encouraging a circular economy.
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What We Learned from the November 19 Diamond Valley Budget Meeting
Understanding where we are — and where we’re headed On November 19, Diamond Valley Council held one of the most important meetings of the year: the first full review of the 2026 budget. Over the coming weeks, this budget will shape our town’s future priorities — from water security and infrastructure repairs to long-term financial
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From Waste Wood to Living Soil: Biochar and Beyond
Waste to Local Businesses Series Reclaiming Value From the Construction Stream Every renovation skip bin and job-site dumpster hides a forgotten resource. Dimensional lumber, plywood off-cuts, shipping pallets, and broken fences—most of it ends up burned or buried. Yet each cubic metre of wood waste embodies both stored carbon and embodied energy. With simple sorting,
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Winterize Your Home for Comfort and Savings — Practical Steps for a Warmer, More Efficient Season
Part 2 of the Winter Energy Series In Part 1, we looked at when and how we use energy through the day. Now, in Part 2, let’s get hands-on. These are simple, low-cost ways to keep heat where you want it, cut waste, and make your home more comfortable all winter long. 1️⃣ Seal and
Building the Future Locally: Human Skills for a Changing World
It’s no secret that the job market is shifting — and fast. Automation, artificial intelligence, and digital tools are transforming how we work, what we value, and even what we teach. But for small communities like ours, these changes don’t have to spell decline or displacement. They can become the foundation of a new kind
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Introducing the Sustainability Plan: Building a Healthier, Smarter Community Together
Every decision we make as a community—about water, buildings, energy, or even the air we breathe—shapes the world we leave for future generations. Over the past several years, local projects like rainwater harvesting, xeriscaping, and Repair Cafés have shown what’s possible when residents take sustainability into their own hands. Now, it’s time to bring these
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Seeing Change in the Conversation: What the Candidates’ Forum Revealed About Our Town’s Future
I attended the candidates’ forum last week to hear firsthand how each candidate envisions leading our community into the future. While it was encouraging to hear water conservation, responsible development, and fiscal management come up time and again, much of the language sounded familiar. Yet, in between the well-rehearsed phrases, there were subtle shifts that