Our free online magazine alerts you to environmental, social and economic issues – both local and global – that need your attention. We bring you articles about global warming, recycling, your carbon footprint, organic food, and affordable housing (to name a few) and give you resources and tips about sustainable living.Check out some of our articles and see how easy it is to take action and make Calgary a better place to live.
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The Business of Food
Food, Inc., by filmmaker Robert Kenner, is a film that should be on every conscious consumer's must-watch list. In a society where many people think that milk originates in the grocery store, Kenner reveals what's behind the curtain between the consumer and the producer, showing us the truth about where our food comes from.
With the possible exception of water, nothing is more basic or more universal than the need for food. So, have you ever wondered why it's cheaper to buy junk food – which is processed and packaged and shipped thousands of miles – than it is to buy fresh vegetables and fruit that are wholesome and natural? Kenner provides a detailed answer.
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Remember the Cradle and the Grave This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of giving, to friends, family and those in need. This year, don't forget to give back to the earth by keeping cradle-to-grave impact in mind as you shop.
Cradle-to-grave refers to the impact of a product from the extraction of raw materials to its eventual disposal or recycling. Though a true cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment involves in-depth quantification of the environmental impacts at each stage of a product's life cycle, as consumers we can attempt to estimate these impacts and buy with this in mind.
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