Stop the bottled-water madness. Buy a reusable container and bring it with you. Cheaper, more eco-friendly and potentially better for your health.
Don’t brush it off! Turning off the water while brushing your teeth can save more than five gallons of water a day.
Second-hand is first-rate! Consider buying used before buying new. You’ll save money and reduce the global impact. The library is a great place to start.
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THE RESULTS ARE IN! FINALISTS FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL EMERALD AWARDS ANNOUNCED
EDMONTON, AB – “And the finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards are…” Today, at Edmonton’s City Hall, nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation, its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, to find out who would be taking another step towards receiving the coveted environmental award.
Over the past weeks, a panel of knowledgeable third-party judges with cross-sectoral experience rose to the …
Announcing our new Executive Director – Carmen Boyko
Carmen brings over fifteen years of progressive non-profit/charitable experience to the Alberta Emerald Foundation. A strong relationship builder, Carmen has been described by her references as a good communicator, determined and effective in negotiations with strong fund development and management skills. She brings to the Executive Director position competencies in operations, administration, communications, education/peer support, gift solicitation, stewardship, budgeting, grant writing, event planning, prospect research, board management, and strategic and business …
Shell Canada Elevates Outstanding Environmental Achievements Through Emerald Award Sponsorship
MEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Release
February 18, 2015
EDMONTON, Alberta – Shell Canada Ltd intensified their commitment to environmental excellence today by announcing their $50,000 sponsorship of the Public Education & Outreach Award category at the 24th Annual Emerald Awards.
The Public Education & Outreach Award recognizes community-based individuals, organizations and initiatives that …
24th Annual Emerald Awards Nomination Deadline is Friday!
As the deadline for nominations for 24th Annual Emerald Awards approaches, the Alberta Emerald Foundation is excited and inspired by the examples of environmental leadership from around Alberta they have received so far. Although the deadline is only a few days away, it’s not too late to submit your nomination for an environmental program or initiative that you feel deserves recognition.
Remember:
Nominations can be submitted without support materials. …
5 Things You Should Do Before Submitting Your Emerald Award Nomination
With nominations for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards underway, you may have been considering nominating yourself, or someone you know, to recognize an outstanding environmental achievement from the past year. We’ve compiled the following list to get you started with your nomination submission.
Be confident
Submitting a nomination can take courage. You may be second-guessing yourself, or questioning if your case is actually outstanding. We assure you, if …
It Could Be You!
Nominations are now open for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards. Deadline is February 20, 2015.
The 24th Annual Emerald Awards will be presented June 4, 2015 at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.
Nominate yourself or someone you know today.
For more information visit our nominations page.
22nd Annual Emerald Awards now online
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22nd Annual Emerald Award Nominees
And The Nominees Are…
Nominations for the 22nd Annual Emerald Awards have now closed and we are excited to announce the nominees. This was a banner year for the Alberta Emerald Foundation as we received 123 inspiring nominations – more than ever before! View the complete list of our 2013 nominees.