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An Opportunity to Contribute Financially to Clean Calgary Association’s Efforts
December 15, 2008Clean Calgary Association is a unique non-profit, charitable organization that is making strides in the face of many environmental challenges. Despite the breadth of work that needs to be done, environmental organizations receive only 2% of donations. Please consider donating to Clean Calgary Association, and / or another environmental organization through Canada Helps so that together we can continue this important work.
In 2008, Clean Calgary Association provided environmental education, resources, and services to tens of thousands of Calgarians (and growing!) through
Courses and interactive presentations to schools, business, and other interested individuals;
Clean Calgary Association’s EcoStore (809 – 4th Ave.) where you’ll find hundreds of products that provide practical and fun environmental alternatives,
Customized services that help businesses and residents reduce their environmental impact; and
Extensive website resources (www.cleancalgary.org), newsletters, emails, and telephone calls.
Thank you to everyone who supports Clean Calgary Association by taking part in our programs, volunteering, shopping at the EcoStore, telling others about the resources we offer, making suggestions, purchasing memberships, giving grants and donations, and - so importantly - making changes in your own life! You are an integral part of the Clean Calgary community. Happy holidays and New Year!
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Christmas Tree Update
December 15, 2008The EcoStore was very pleased with the overwhelming interest for locally-grown chemical-free Christmas Trees this year. We sold out sooner than expected and had a waiting list of over 40 people long. Thank you to those on the waitlist for understanding that the tree lot was thinner this year than expected and the importance of keeping the lot sustainable for future years.
Please commit this year to keeping Christmas trees out of the landfill. The City of Calgary provides a Christmas Tree Mulching Program free of charge from December 27th to January 11th - there are many seasonal drop-off locations around Calgary as well as at the three City landfills. Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel, plastic, and string. The resulting mulch is used in green spaces around Calgary and is available free of charge to residents. Download the list of Christmas tree drop-off locations here: Word document.
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Introduction to Permaculture – January 17th & 18th, Calgary
December 01, 2008Local Calgary Firm Ravis Sustainable Consulting is hosting an “Introduction to Permaculture” course here in Calgary. In a world in which the word "sustainability" is used relentlessly and global warming, looming energy shortages and ecological devastation permeate the news on a daily basis, Permaculture provides a road map that can be used to navigate these complicated issues. For more information on the course, please click here.
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The EcoStore - Delivery Service Available
October 16, 2008To place your order please call 403-230-1443 ext 222 during open hours
Tue to Sat 10am-5:30pm and Thurs 10am-7pm.
We support Calgary's own Earth's Courier.
Delivery Within Calgary:
- $1 for No Junk Mail Stickers (50 or less)
- $12 (packages under 100 lbs)
- $15 for oversize (including up to 2 rain barrels or 2 earth machines)
- $10 surcharge for direct delivery
please call for custom pricing if over 100 lbs or more than 2 rain barrels or 2 earth machines
Delivery Outside Calgary (Within Canada Only):
- $1 for No Junk Mail Stickers (50 or less)
Please call for custom pricing for all other deliveries outside Calgary.
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New Guide Series
July 17, 2008Clean Calgary Association is pleased to present our Guide Series! Not only have the guides been updated they now have their own section on the website. The newest guide to the series is the “Green Cleaning Guide”. The original guide, the “Reuse and Recycling Guide” has received a face-lift by returning CCA staff member Ashley Lubyk. The idea and inspiration for the guides came from Ashley, currently the Coordinator of Waste Wise, and grew from the “Reuse and Recycling Guide” to include many topics submitted by different staff members. If you have a suggestion for a new guide, please email us at info@cleancalgary.org. Click here to visit the Guide section.