What On EARTH Can We Do‪?‬ Alberta Emerald Foundation

Backyard, front yard, or even alleyway gardening is a great way to connect to nature, your community, and help feed your family.
In this episode, Bri chats with Patty Milligan from The Edmonton Urban Farm to discover the environmental benefits of gardening and the different ways to get started!
Learn more about the Edmonton Urban Farm: https://exploreedmonton.com/industry/edmonton-urban-farm
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Learn more about the Alberta Emerald Foundation: https://emeraldfoundation.ca/

In 2021 alone, 2.5 billion beverage containers were sold in Alberta. Of that, 2.1 billion were recycled through Alberta's bottle depots.
In this episode, Bri chats with Lori Koebel from ABCRC to learn what happens to our beverage containers after they're recycled and how they can help play a role in the circular economy.
Learn more about ABCRC: https://www.abcrc.com/
Find a bottle depot near you: https://albertadepot.ca/

Discover how land use has changed Alberta’s natural areas over the past 100 years, the impact it’s had on the environment, and how we can reduce that impact as our population continues to grow.

In this episode, Bri is joined by Sarah Janzen, owner of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, to talk about textile waste.
They'll explore where our textile waste problem comes from, its environmental impact, and discuss solutions to the problem!
Learn more about Blenderz
https://www.blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com/
Learn more about textile waste
https://wrwcanada.com/en/get-involved/resources/textiles-themed-resources/textiles-waste-facts
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/fast-fashion-turning-parts-ghana-into-toxic-landfill/100358702

With rising energy costs and the increasing need for climate action, solar is something that many people are turning toward. But, installing solar in your home can become overwhelming if you don't have the information you need to make the right decisions.
In this episode, Bri sits down with Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal, Co-CEO's of Zeno Renewables, to learn about:
The benefits of installing solar on your homeThe average cost of a solar installation in AlbertaHow the installation process worksAnd more!
More information about solar in Canada:
https://renewablesassociation.ca/by-the-numbers/
https://renewablesassociation.ca/solar-energy/#:~:text=In%20Canada%2C%20there%20are%20currently,to%20those%20homes%20and%20businesses.

Conservation, it's something you've probably heard of before, but maybe never thought twice about.
Today, Bri chats with Michelle Holland from The Canadian Wildlife Federation to learn about what conservation is, why it's important, and how it's shaping our future.