The Challenges of Recycling

Hello everyone! One way to brighten your days is to take on a new challenge! For 2022, the Green Initiatives Committee has developed a series of monthly challenges to help us all make some simple changes for a greener lifestyle. We are hoping that some of our ideas will interest you, because lots of us […]

The Challenges of Conserving Water

Hello everyone! One way to brighten your days is to take on a new challenge! For 2022, the Green Initiatives Committee has developed a series of monthly challenges to help us all make some simple changes for a greener lifestyle. We are hoping that some of our ideas will interest you because lots of us […]

The Challenges of Reducing Waste

Hello everyone! One way to brighten your days is to take on a new challenge! For 2022, the Green Initiatives Committee has developed a series of monthly challenges to help us all make some simple changes for a greener lifestyle. We hope some of our ideas interest you, because lots of us making small changes […]

The Challenges of Spring Cleaning

Hello everyone! One way to brighten your days is to take on a new challenge! For 2022, the Green Initiatives Committee has developed a series of monthly challenges to help us all make some simple changes for a greener lifestyle. We hope some of our ideas interest you, because lots of us making small changes […]

 Could Spring Be in the Air Soon?

Hello everyone! One way to brighten your days is to take on a new challenge! For 2022, the Green Initiatives Committee has developed a series of monthly challenges to help us all make some simple changes for a “greener” lifestyle. We are hoping that some of our ideas will interest you, because lots of us […]

Sustainable Steps to Build On

There is no time like the present to start living a more sustainable and greener lifestyle. Maybe you have been thinking of changing things up this year and are ready to take the plunge. Or maybe changing things up feels daunting. There are lots of things to learn and deciding where to start can feel […]

Resolve to Examine Solar this Year

Happy New Year! Did you know that southern Alberta is one of the sunniest locations in Canada, and therefore it has the highest solar potential? Is solar energy something you have considered for your home or in the community? In the spirit of new year’s resolutions, the Green Initiatives Committee thought it might be a […]

Happy Baking & Cooking!

With the colder weather and shorter days, baking seems like a perfect hobby! There’s nothing like those pleasing smells, and having the oven on helps keep your kitchen warmer! Here are some thoughts on the subject. If you realize you bought too much milk and might not use it by the expiry date, plan ahead […]

Feast and Reduce Waste Too

Between Thanksgiving feasts and Halloween treats – October is a month filled with excitement.  The Mount Pleasant Green Initiatives Committee sure has a lot to be thankful for in the past year. With our growing group of volunteers, we are hard at work looking at new and exciting initiatives to implement in the community. We […]

Tucking the Garden In

Is it already that time? Are the leaves really changing colour? It is possible that as you read this, we are moving out of summer and into the autumn season. Or, knowing Southern Alberta weather, we could be sunbathing in our yard or lacing up our winter boots. If we do get an autumn season […]