While summer may be winding down, the Plastic-Free YYC team has been working hard on the cause to reduce the amount of single-use plastics. Be sure to stay tuned for all of our upcoming fall events: special speakers, workshops and more! PLASTIC-FREE SPOTLIGHT: NAKED APE APPAREL Naked Ape Apparel is a sustainable Calgary-based online boutique … Continue reading Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 7 – August
Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 6 July
July has been an exciting month as the Last Straw Campaign came to a close. Between Calgary (62) and Edmonton (86), almost 150 restaurants participated. Congratulations Edmonton for winning the coveted title of 2018 Last Straw Alberta Champion! We'll get 'em next year Calgary! LAST STRAW CAMPAIGN RECAP The Last Straw campaign is a movement … Continue reading Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 6 July
Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 5 June
June has been another busy month between festivals like Vegfest and Feed the 5000, the Amazing Trash Race, and not to mention our friendly competition with our neighbours in Edmonton - the Last Straw Campaign. Last Straw Campaign Update The Last Straw is an initiative to encourage bars and restaurants to go straw-free on July … Continue reading Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 5 June
Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 4: May Recap
May has been motivating as we prepare for a full summer of straw-less-ness and plastic-free fun! We have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you some summer campaigns and events. We are very excited about the our friendly competition with our neighbours at Waste Free Edmonton and the Amazing Trace Race is coming … Continue reading Plastic-Free Newsletter – Vol. 4: May Recap
Waste-Free Travels:
If you like Pina Coladas (with a plastic-free straw) Hello Friends, It’s Katelyn here, writing my first official blog post for Plastic-Free YYC. I’m excited to join this group and I’m looking forward to sharing with you! I’ve recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas and it’s got me thinking about litter. This was … Continue reading Waste-Free Travels:
Plastic-Free Newsletter Vol. 3
April was busy month here for Plastic-Free YYC. Our team has been getting out there, cleaning parks, hosting documentary screenings and workshops, and launching a new blog segment. We have been connecting with amazing Calgarians teaching them the importance of reducing plastic waste and providing insight on how they can start their plastic-free journey. It is great to … Continue reading Plastic-Free Newsletter Vol. 3
