My Green Closet
My Green Closet is a sustainable lifestyle and fashion activism platform and community. Using social media to educate, inspire, and empower citizens to reduce their impact since 2014. My Green Closet advocates for better industry practices and spreads consumer awareness regarding the environmental impact of clothing.
Content is created with the primary goal of taking complex environmental and ethical manufacturing topics, which can often feel overwhelming, and ...
The City of Calgary
The Calgary Climate Symposium connects Albertans, local businesses, and community organizations with climate experts and city staff to share knowledge, ideas, practices in climate action, and opportunities to collaborate.
The City hosted its 4th annual Calgary Climate Symposium from October 24 to 28, 2022. It was the second symposium hosted virtually and the event gave opportunities to continue the conversation about climate change, share how it affects ...
GreenLearning
GreenLearning’s Eco 360 program enables youth across Alberta and Canada to imagine a world without waste by closing the loop of a product’s life cycle and creating a circular economy. Eco 360 is one of GreenLearning’s most popular programs. The lessons and activities are both suitable for junior students (grades 4-8) and senior students in grades (9-12).
Each year they also encourage schools to participate in the ...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
WILD Outside
WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15 to 18. The program is open to all regardless of physical, economic or any other barriers; this is a no-cost program with free enrolment that encourages youth of all levels of capability to join. By participating in this unique and flexible program, youth across Canada experience opportunities for personal ...
Waste Free Edmonton
Becoming Less is a podcast about an Edmontonian journey to less waste, less impact, less consumption, and less clutter. With a focus on mindset, episodes fall into four different themes. Some episodes focus on ways our culture affects us unconsciously, bringing awareness to how our surroundings influence us. Some are about concrete swaps and solutions that individuals can make. Then there are interview episodes that include talking with local ...
Green Calgary
The Power of Nature is a series of workshops designed to engage ESL learners with actions they can take to reduce their energy consumption, lower utility bills, understand the connection between actions and climate change, and learn about jobs in the alternative energy industry. The program was delivered through 16 – 1-hour presentations and 4 – 1-hour in language sessions. Connecting environmental experts with immigrant-serving agencies, Power of Nature ...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15- 18. It is free and fully inclusive. By participating in this unique and flexible program young Canadians (including Albertans) experience opportunities for personal growth while developing and encouraging their own “conservation ethic.” Youth enjoy opportunities for outdoor adventure and immersive nature experiences. They also connect with other local participants in the planning and delivery of ...
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - Northern Alberta Chapter, CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter, and the Alberta Environmental Network
With the help of thousands of volunteers and supporters from across Alberta, the goal of Defend Alberta Parks is to ensure the province’s parks remain protected within the Alberta Parks system. The campaign began in February 2020 to oppose the Government of Alberta’s decision to delist and close 175 provincial parks (the “Optimizing Alberta Parks” plan). Throughout 2020 our team worked to raise public awareness of the issue, address ...
Alberta Tomorrow Foundation
Alberta Tomorrow’s free, data-rich, online, interactive planning tool is designed for students, teachers and all Albertans interested in the future of our province. Originally created in 2005 by Matthew Carlson and Dr. Brad Stelfox of ALCES Landscape & Land-Use Ltd the simulation tool introduces students to real life decisions and tradeoffs, while building environmentally mindful citizens of the future. The program has grown quickly in scope and reach under ...