Once a year, the Waste Management Branch hosts the Master Composter-Recycler Program. Over a 3 weeks course schedule (Tues./Thursday evenings and Saturday) volunteers will learn about environmental stewardship in our city, such as: history of waste management; home composting; household hazardous waste; vermin-composting and residential recycling.
Are you looking for one or more keen environmentally-oriented individuals to assist with specific tasks or projects this summer? Look no further — RCA’s Recycling Ambassadors can help.
The RCA hires a group of university/college students each year to carry out important education and technical projects from May through August. The students travel throughout Alberta delivering these projects, while gaining valuable experience that assists them in their education and career pursuits.
The Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor will be part of
the Commercial Environmental Services four- person team, working under
the supervision of the Program Manager in terms of daily activities and
program operations. Commercial Environmental Services assists companies
to reduce their environmental impact associated with waste. The team
offers the information, education, resources and tools necessary to
divert waste from landfill and reach waste diversion goals. The one on
one support allows Green Calgary to understand company needs and
customize its services and recommendations for businesses.
Please note; the Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor will
be conducting non-intrusive waste audits for companies. The audit
provides an overview of waste and recycling composition and rates that
can be used for ongoing performance measurement. Recommendations for
improvements to waste reduction programs follow the audit to provide
comprehensive solutions to companies.
The Recycling Council of Alberta is pleased to announce its 2010 Waste Reduction Conference “Building Tomorrow”, to be held October 13-15, 2010, at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Lake Louise, Alberta.
The conference will feature a wide variety of topics and sessions, and potential speakers are welcome to submit ideas for presentations on waste reduction topics, including progressive ICI and C&D initiatives, zero waste, and other innovative programs and technologies.
The RCA’s 2009 Waste Reduction Conference "Green for Gold" will be held October 14-16, 2009 at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in Calgary, Alberta.
The Fairmont Palliser is offering special delegate rates starting at $199 per night (plus applicable taxes & gratuities). Please be sure to state that you are with the group "Recycling Council of Alberta" when booking your room. Reservations must be made prior to September 12, 2009 to ensure availability. After this date, reservations will be subject to availability and higher rates may apply. For reservations, call 403.262.1234. The Fairmont Global Reservations Centre at 1.800.441.1414 can also assist you with room reservations or you can book online.
Are you registered yet? Higher conference registration fees will apply for registrations received after September 18, 2009. Visit www.recycle.ab.ca/conference for details and to register.
The RCA is seeking nominations for its 2009 Rs of Excellence Awards.
If you know a person, program or organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards waste reduction, please let us know.
Submit a brief description of the nominee’s achievements and why you think they deserve an award. Considered criteria include:
Clean Calgary Association (CCA) is a non-profit, charitable urban environmental organization that is focussed on providing the information, tools, and support that are critical to empowering Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities. CCA delivers environmental education to and works directly with schools, businesses, groups, households and individuals to understand and reduce their environmental impacts, and operates The EcoStore at 809 4th Ave. S.W.
Clean Calgary Association (CCA) is a non-profit, charitable urban environmental organization that is focussed on providing the information, tools, and support that are critical to empowering Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities. CCA delivers environmental education to and works directly with schools, businesses, groups, households and individuals to understand and reduce their environmental impacts, and operates The EcoStore at 809 4th Ave. S.W.
CCA staff is a knowledgeable, passionate, and committed team of people with and from different backgrounds and places that share a dedication to continual learning, collaboration, and engaging Calgarians in a meaningful way. Please visit our website at www.cleancalgary.org.
The Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor (CWRLA) is a position on the Commercial Environmental Services (CES) team. CES assists companies to reduce their environmental impact associated with solid waste. We offer the information, education, resources and tools necessary to divert waste from landfill and reach waste diversion goals. The one on one support allows us to understand company needs and customize our services and recommendations for businesses.
Topic: Our next monthly meeting will be held Wednesday May 6th, and will feature Alderman John Mar and the Sierra Club’s own Plastic Bag Campaign team, to talk about reducing the use of single-use plastic bags in our city. We will be showcasing other plastic bag initiatives around the world, and talking about the drastic effects littered plastic has on the environment, both local and global.
The Mayor has proclaimed Earth Day — 20 Minute Makeover and The City of Calgary is participating by promoting acts of green.
Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day and for the second year Alderman Joe Ceci has initiated a 20 minute makeover for Ward 9 that is now a city wide event. Alderman Ceci is asking all Calgarians at work, school or at home to stop what you’re doing on April 22, and take 20 minutes to pick up, sweep up and clean-up around your office, school or neighbourhood. It’s just 20 minutes, and helps green our everyday spaces.
The Alberta Environmental Network is funded in part through a grant from:
