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  • A Scalable Solution for Transforming Asphalt Shingle Waste into Community-Serving Roads

    Asphalt shingles are one of Alberta’s largest and most persistent waste streams, often ending up in landfills due to limited recycling options. This creates long-term environmental challenges while valuable materials go unused. Razphalt is changing that by turning old shingles into a durable road surface. Using a low-energy process, the material is made entirely from…

  • Reducing the Impact of Restoration Waste

    When disasters like floods and fires strike, speed is critical. In the restoration industry, that urgency has traditionally meant large volumes of mixed debris sent straight to landfill, contributing to a growing waste problem. Complete Care Restoration set out to change that. What began as a pilot project in 2022 has evolved into a company-wide…

  • Beyond the River – Indigenous emerging leaders championing freshwater stewardship in amiskwacîwâskahikan

    In urban environments, waterways are often overlooked, and Indigenous youth face limited opportunities to lead in freshwater stewardship or reconnect with the lands and waters that have sustained their communities for generations. Beyond the River brings Indigenous youth to the forefront of caring for the North Saskatchewan River and its surrounding ecosystem. Led by First…

  • Monitoring Emerging Contaminants in Freshwater: Microplastics in a Complex Urban Watershed

    Microplastics are an emerging concern in freshwater systems, but until recently, there was little reliable data on how much is present in Alberta’s rivers or how it moves through them. Without clear information, it has been difficult for researchers, communities, and decision-makers to fully understand or respond to this growing issue. NAIT Applied Research set…

  • Lac La Biche Watershed Management

    Lac La Biche Lake has faced decades of pressure from nutrient buildup, evolving land use, and shoreline disturbance, leading to recurring algal blooms, declining water quality, and impacts on fish habitat and recreation. These challenges highlighted the need for a coordinated, long-term approach to protect the lake and its surrounding watershed. The Watershed Management Plan…

  • Leading Change for a Greener Tomorrow

    Many children and families in urban communities don’t have easy access to hands-on environmental learning, making it harder to build a connection to nature or understand how everyday actions impact local green spaces. Through Let’s Get Planting!, youth leader Tatiana Meneses-Sab is creating opportunities for children and families to learn by doing. The program brings…

  • Conservation Champions Club

    Many young people care about environmental issues but lack access to hands-on learning and real opportunities to take action. Barriers like cost, transportation, and limited exposure to conservation careers can make it difficult for youth to turn that interest into meaningful involvement. The Conservation Champions Club, led by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, brings together youth…

  • Youth Water Council in the North Saskatchewan River Watershed

    As environmental challenges grow and experienced professionals retire, there is an increasing need for young people to step into roles that support and protect Alberta’s water systems. At the same time, many youth lack opportunities to connect with their local watershed in meaningful, hands-on ways. The Youth Water Council is addressing this future gap by…

  • Grey is Green & Premium Built Structures

    Plastic waste and short-lived building materials are often treated as separate challenges, yet both contribute to growing environmental strain. While large volumes of difficult-to-recycle plastics continue to end up in landfills, traditional construction methods rely on materials that degrade over time, leading to repeated replacement, waste, and increased emissions. Grey is Green has spent decades…

  • Doug Kaupp: A Legacy of Smart Water Management in Southwest Alberta

    For more than three decades, Doug Kaupp has quietly shaped how water is managed, protected, and valued across southern Alberta. In a region where drought, low river flows, and competing demands place constant pressure on water systems, his work has helped ensure that communities, industries, and ecosystems can continue to rely on a safe and…