The Recycling Council of Alberta is one busy organization on a mission to promote and facilitate waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta. They definitely have the environments’ best interests at the forefront of their organization and are striving to keep the province of Alberta beautiful. Here are some reasons the Recycling Council of Alberta is awesome: They encourage the provincial government to enact policy that promotes conservation, recycling and waste reduction Assist industrial, institutional and commercial sectors in managing their waste collection…

It’s truly astounding what people can do with sustainability, design, and the right vision. Larger than life structures are created from unconventional sources – whether its grain silos, a decommissioned fort or a 747 jet, with a little imagination and some ingenuity, people can create some spectacular buildings from what would otherwise end up as scrap. Abbey Road Farm “Silo Suites” Bed & Breakfast This Oregon Bed and Breakfast is made from repurposed grain silos and touts fabulous views of the surrounding vistas and valleys…

Well-designed environments create better behaviors. A combination of a beautifully designed space coupled with easily accessible, properly labeled, and centrally located recycling bins equals a win for sustainability. When integrating recycling bins into a building there’s some things to consider: Proper Labeling – bins should have proper labeling to show people where recycling is supposed to go. The shape of the bin opening also has a positive effect on how much people recycle Easy Access – Both employees and customers should have no difficulty accessing recycling…

College dorm rooms aren’t very generous when it comes to living space – cramped quarters and minimal storage leads to clothes and school supplies all over the place. Things can get pretty claustrophobic – the last thing on a student’s wants to do is add a big recycling bin to their already cramped dorm, taking up precious real estate. A sustainability conscious college student doesn’t need to sacrifice as much space as they previously thought thanks to our Multi Recyclers – recycling bins that are perfect for tiny…

It’s back to school season again and while parents everywhere are quietly humming to themselves “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” kids are making the most out of their last days of summer. It’s a busy time of year but that doesn’t mean that parents and kids can’t be environmentally conscious when it comes to heading back to school. Here are a few stress-less ways how to do so: Buy Supplies Made From Recyclable Material If you do have to buy new supplies…