Sustainable Living

In a world that often feels driven by convenience and consumption, the idea of building a truly self-sufficient, sustainable community can feel daunting. But here’s the thing: sustainability isn’t some distant, unattainable dream. It’s achievable, practical, and within our reach—especially when we focus on using local resources and tapping into the power of community-driven solutions. […]

Here are some pics of the repair cafe on Saturday, our youngest volunteer is 8 years old. We had a success of 100 percent in repairs this go around, that’s a first. The students sat down and created an Excel spreadsheet to help track things: customer name, email, phone, what item they brought in and

During the October 16, 2018 meeting of the Sustainable Black Diamond Advisory Committee I had presented the concept of creating and having an ongoing Repair Cafe for the local community. It was received well and the committee worked hard on the initiative. As the only longest running locally operated cafe we have put on an

E-waste Recycling Managing Electronic Waste (E-Waste) in Alberta: Tips for Ecologically Sound Disposal The rapid development of technology has brought about numerous electronic devices that have made our lives easier. However, the convenience that these gadgets offer has also led to an increase in the volume of e-waste. E-waste refers to electronic products that have

CAGBC The Canadian Green Building Council was established in 2002 to champion green buildings, because they are healthier for people and the planet. In 2006 the CAGBC created the Municipal Green Building toolkit to help Municipalities develop a greener built environment, guiding them in the greener development of their communities. CAGBC has encouraged green building