The Recycling Council of Alberta is pleased to announce its 2012 Waste Reduction Conference "Wide World of Waste", to be held October 3-5, 2012, at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

The conference will feature a wide variety of topics and sessions, and potential speakers are welcome to submit ideas for presentations on  a range of  topics, including international success stories, economic impacts of recycling initiatives, zero waste, education/promotion, organics diversion, and other innovative programs and technologies. Read More

Alberta Ecotrust has posted the February 2012 edition of EcoBreak: An Alberta Ecotrust Foundation update.

In this issue

• It’s a Party!: 20 Years of environmental stewardship
• Just Who do We Think You Are?: Support sought for ENGO Mapping Project
• Need Cash for a Great Project?: Major Grant Letters of Intent due February 15th
• Need a Work Space?: Alberta Ecotrust hot desk offer
• Capacity Corner - Our Friend Lynda: Instruction, information and inspiration for the digital age
• Environmental Mentoring for New Canadians: Cross-cultural learning program seeks volunteers

The January 2012 issue of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters newsletter is available from the EBC website. You'll find information on:

• BikeWorks North
• Moving Beyond The Automobile— film screening & discussion
• City's Bike Budget
• Upcoming Events