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Archives: EcoAction

  • Choose to Reuse: Fast Fashion Facts

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on May 3, 2022

    Choosing to reuse isn’t just about reducing single use plastics.  The fashion industry currently produces 4-5 billion tons of CO2 emissions annually: That is 8-10% of global CO2 emissions, and…


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  • FREE Zero Waste Workshops for Schools

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on October 19, 2021

    It’s Waste Reduction Week, and what better way to celebrate than the launch of the Zero Waste Educational Workshops for the 2021/22 school year. 


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  • Holiday Hot Tips

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on December 2, 2020

    Green Your Holidays this year with:


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  • Our Top Tips for Plastic Free Living

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on October 24, 2020

    Our Top Tips For Plastic Free Living We know that plastic is everywhere - in our food, in our air, and in the water we need to survive. We also know that it is in many of the products we consume. Every year Canadians throw away 3 million tonnes of plastic waste, only 9% of which gets recycled. The good news is that there are many simple and rewarding ways to reduce our plastic waste and “close the loop” on consumption. Start small, and build these habits into a routine one by one. Every action makes a difference! Read on for more: Read More


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  • AWARE Releases EcoCitizen Video Aims To Help Keep Whistler Special!

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on November 27, 2019

    EcoCitizen Video Aims To Help Keep Whistler Special! Video Can Help With Training & Guest Engagement We all love Whistler’s natural beauty and with population growth and pressures from tourism and…


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AWARE is a member-driven charity that works to protect the natural environment in Whistler and the Sea to Sky through advocacy and empowerment of others through science-based research, education and programming.

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"Love food, hate waste" is our theme for this mont "Love food, hate waste" is our theme for this month's Small Steps for Big Moves climate action campaign 💚🍩🥗🌍 Take advantage of abundant summer markets to eat local and seasonal foods. Buying food produced close to home means less transportation-related emissions and eating in-season helps prioritize foods growing under natural seasonal conditions. Check out these Sea-to-Sky markets: 🍓 Whistler Farmers' Market: 11am-4pm on Sundays from May to October 10 🌽 Pemberton Farmers' Market: 3pm-6:30pm on Fridays from June through October 🥕 Squamish Farmers' Market: 10am-3pm on Saturdays from April through October Get details on these climate actions and more at whistler.ca/LoveFoodHateWaste @rmwhistler AWARE Whistler #smallstepsforbigmoves #climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #lovefoodhatewaste
Love food, hate waste! 💚🍕🥑🍓🌍💚 Th Love food, hate waste! 💚🍕🥑🍓🌍💚 This is our "Small Steps for Big Moves" climate action focus in August. Tackling food waste is an urgent yet solvable challenge. We've got plenty of tips this month to help you extend the life of your food - to get more of it in your belly and less in the compost bin! Swipe 👉 and follow along this month for quick facts and action options. Try them all or pick a few that work for you! Get the details on these climate actions and more at whistler.ca/LoveFoodHateWaste . @rmwhistler AWARE Whistler #smallstepsforbigmoves #climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #lovefoodhatewaste
Did you know there are over 4,000 species that can Did you know there are over 4,000 species that can be found in Whistler? The Nature Photo category: It’s The Little Things was chosen to be a great reminder to slow down and observe all that’s around you. While many of our favourite species are easily visible, there is a whole ecosystem hard at work. Hundreds of thousands of species all work together to feed, process waste, circulate water and reproduce. Every living thing has its purpose in the process! Swipe across to see the chart of species in Whistler that was documented by @whistlernaturalists All these different species add so much value to our ecosystem and need protection. Let's bring more awareness to all that surrounds us. What will you inspire? #weareawarewhistler Submit photos through the website to enter them into the contest, winning photos will be displayed in an exhibition at the Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre. Link in bio!
Did you know we have beautiful, majestic Old Growt Did you know we have beautiful, majestic Old Growth right here in the Sea to Sky? Cameras Under The Canopy category of the Nature Photo Contest is an invitation to get out there and discover some for yourself! Old growth forests are diverse ecosystems with a fundamental role in ecological processes. In fact, these irreplaceable forests are: - Crucial for BC’s biodiversity - Potent carbon sinks - Essential for environmental regulation and temperature control - Able to reduce large-scale wildfires - More economically valuable when intact So go out and find some old growth, and show off your favourite image. Make sure to tag @awarewhistler and use the hashtag #weareaware To submit your photos into the contest follow the link in our bio!
This August, our "Small Steps for Big Moves" clima This August, our "Small Steps for Big Moves" climate action focus is: love food, hate waste 💚🌮🍒🥑🌍💚 Did you know that nearly one third of the global food that is produced goes uneaten?! Tackling food waste is critical to building a more sustainable future. Swipe 👉 and follow along this month for more quick facts and actions. Try them all or pick a few that work for you! Get the details on these climate actions and more at: whistler.ca/LoveFoodHateWaste . Minimizing food waste supports Whistler's BIG MOVE #6: close the loop and shift toward lower carbon consumption. @rmwhistler AWARE Whistler #smallstepsforbigmoves #climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #lovefoodhatewaste
Whistler’s bi-weekly environmental news, tips fo Whistler’s bi-weekly environmental news, tips for eco-citizenry and opportunities to get involved from AWARE is ready to read! Link in bio to read and subscribe to receive E-News in your inbox
This category is all about how we are part of the This category is all about how we are part of the environment. In caring for it, we care for ourselves, each other, and make the world a better place. You can demonstrate your care through documenting the process of taking an extra step to reduce your impact, or simply appreciating beauty and uniqueness. Part of caring for places and species is also protecting their anonymity. We want to love these places but keep them as naturally untouched as possible, so please remember in all categories not to geotag or share locations! Please share this message and — Tag @awarewhistler and use the hashtag #weareawarewhistler Submit photos through the website to enter them into the contest, winning photos will be displayed in an exhibition at the Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre! Link is in our bio!
We’re close to wrapping up July’s Small Steps We’re close to wrapping up July’s Small Steps for BIG MOVES spotlight on "Being Water Wise" and we want to hear from you! Submit your stories at the link below for a chance to win 👇 Did you take steps to be water wise? Tell us what you tried, lessons learned, or tips and tricks on steps you already take! Each month we’ll put everyone who shares their stories into a draw for the chance to win one of two prizes: 🚌 A one-month local bus pass 🏋️️ A one month Meadow Park Sports Centre pass Submit your stories to win here surveymonkey.com/r/SmallStepsStories . Join us in August as we take Small Steps for BIG MOVES around how we can all "Love Food, Hate Waste"! @rmwhistler AWARE Whistler #smallstepsforbigmoves #climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #bewaterwise
Let’s be AWARE together, and respect nature when Let’s be AWARE together, and respect nature when we’re out exploring. A friendly reminder when you’re out there taking photos for the contest, please: DO: - responsible dog ownership - waste-free travel ideas or even cleaning up waste as you go - respectful distances from wildlife - practice leave no trace examples - sights that invoke awe, love, contemplation and care DON’T: - geotag or share the locations of your pictures - harm any living thing for a photo - put yourself or wildlife at risk Tag @awarewhistler and use the hashtag #weareawarewhistler Submit photos through the website to enter them into the contest. Winning photos will be displayed in an exhibition at the Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre! Click the link in bio
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