With growing populations, climate change, and escalating demands from agriculture and industry, the need for water conservation has never been more urgent. In this blog post, we’ll explore why water conservation is critical, the impacts of water waste on the environment and society, and practical steps you can take to reduce your water consumption.
The Importance of Proper Wastewater Management for Apartment Complexes
Effective wastewater management is an often overlooked essential component of maintaining apartment complexes. Proper handling of wastewater not only ensures the health and safety of residents but also helps in preserving the surrounding environment.
Why Trails Matter: Wildlife Conservation Efforts
One of the reasons trails matter is because, when done well, they directly and indirectly contribute to wildlife conservation efforts. The key phrase here is “when done well.” Having a positive impact requires intentional actions by designers, managers, and the people using trails. With a little knowledge sharing, everyone involved can understand and boost how trails can contribute to a healthier ecosystem.
Green Savings: Small Steps to an Eco-Friendly and Budget-Conscious Lifestyle
Thankfully, living a more eco-friendly life doesn’t have to be a complex transition or an expensive one. Here are five small, budget-friendly steps you can take to achieve a greener lifestyle.
March On
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes we dance through storms and happiness is a hard win. But what happens when a certain “plastic happiness” is eternal?
How To Lower Your Carbon Footprint at Home and on the Road
If you are interested in reducing your carbon footprint then you first need to learn how to calculate your footprint so you can see where you stand. Then, you can make the appropriate changes and do your part to make the world a better place.
A National Shift Towards Improving our Built Environment
There has been a lot of buzz over the last few years about how we can improve community safety and well-being without always being so dependent on our police services, and other levels of government. All too often the answers are staring us right in the face. One of the solutions is improving our surroundings, in other words our built environment and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a game-changer.
In Need of a Champion: Reviving the Practice of CPTED (Essay)
Last month, we traveled to Edmonton to give a one-day workshop to a group of participants attending the annual conference of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA). The topic of our workshop was the practice of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in rural communities. Since there’s barely enough time in a one-day workshop […]
Planting Trees By The Millions To Fight Climate Change
April 22 is Earth Day, an opportunity to invest in our planet. This article explains how you can support an Indigenous-led conservation project that is planting millions of trees to rehabilitate beetle infested forest. Every tree counts!
4 Things You Could Do Easily To Reduce Waste
Adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle takes time, so to get you started, here are a few suggestions to help you easily make some changes and reduce the amount of waste you contribute to the planet.
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