Welcome

We're a not-for-profit association of Calgary businesses that are concerned with issues of sustainability. We know that every choice each of us makes - what to buy, what to eat, what to wear - affects our planet and the lives of its inhabitants. So our mission is to help you make choices that have positive consequences.

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.

Features

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A Better Way to Ride

There are approximately 1.1 million residents in the City of Calgary. There are also approximately 834,000 registered vehicles in the city. That's a ratio of almost one car per person. As anyone who travels Calgary by car is well aware, there are days when it seems like every single one of those vehicles are on the road.

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Stepping up towards sustainability

One of the most iconic buildings in the world is going green: the 102-story Empire State Building in New York City is having an extensive retrofit in order to be one of the top 10 per cent of energy efficient buildings in the U.S.

When the $13.2 million dollar project is complete in 2013, the building will use 38 per cent less energy and save about $4.4 million a year. The world famous attraction, built in 1930, will be a new model of sustainability.