Single serving coffee

In my office they have one of those fancy coffee machines. The ones where you choose the little cup of coffee grinds (apparently in 12 different coffee types just on our floor) and voila, one perfect cup of coffee. They have been touted as “reducing waste”...

PlaceSpeak – CycleTracks

PlaceSpeak is a tool the city uses to engage with citizens on various topics. Here’s one about cycling: https://www.placespeak.com/topic/783-calgary-centre-city-cycle-tracks/ Check it out! This is one of the ways change happens in our city. The new 7th St cycle...

Appletree Sustainables

I ran into this company at the Bridgeland Spring Festival last weekend. I tried the deodorant and it’s pretty good! http://www.appletreesustainables.com/Apple_Tree_Sustainables/Welcome.html Sara also does workshops (a great idea for parties...

Calgary Multifamily Residential Recyling Programs

In Calgary, there is no requirement for multifamily complexes (anything 4 families or more) to have recycling services. As a resident in a 27 townhouse complex, that means MOST of our garbage is either recyclable or compostable. It’s very frustrating to watch...