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Archives: Waste

  • Trash Talk

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on July 26, 2018

    Do you know where your waste belongs and why? In partnership with the Resort Municipality of Whistler, AWARE developed this infographic to help you better understand how to deal…


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  • Waste Diversion Workshops

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on June 1, 2018

    Did you know that all properties in Whistler are now expected to divert organic waste and recycling from garbage to landfill? And manage waste stream contamination? Learn more by attending…


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  • AWARE Releases Tools to Support Commercial and Multi-family Sectors to Keep Waste Out of Landfill

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on May 9, 2017

    Whistler has a shared goal of being a ‘zero waste’ community. Achieving this goal requires commitment from local businesses and residents to build knowledge, infrastructure and processes to ensure…


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  • Whistler Youth Give Life To Dino The Trash-a-saurus

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on July 13, 2016

    In an effort to raise awareness of how single-use packaging and products can quickly add up and impact the environment, AWARE helped youth at the 2016 Whistler…


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  • AWARE Volunteers & Regional Recycling Undertake Recycling Raid at SVMF Campsites

    Posted by Claire Ruddy on August 11, 2015

    AWARE and Regional Recycling teamed up again over the first weekend in August to help the Squamish Valley Music Festival divert recyclables from landfill.  A small army of dedicated…


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In Whistler, we share our home with so many differ In Whistler, we share our home with so many different animals. From dogs and cats, to bears and gophers, you never know what you might see right outside your front door. The Nature Photo category Animal Friends, is an opportunity to respect those that we share our homes with, and to serve as a reminder that they hold some real estate in Whistler too! Dens and nests are delicate homes for our furry friends and are often in unsuspecting areas such as under decks, in stumps or rock piles. When we are out enjoying our communal home, it’s so important to be a good neighbor by recognizing and respecting every living thing that calls Whistler home. *Gentle reminder to please give wildlife plenty of space and to never put yourself or an animal at risk* #weareawarewhistler
Love food, hate waste 💚🍓🍔💚🌍 This is Love food, hate waste 💚🍓🍔💚🌍 This is August's theme for our Small Steps for Big Moves climate action campaign. By composting food scraps, yard waste and other organic materials, we can make a big impact. Composting reduces the amount of garbage we produce, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and creates compost for local gardens and farms! Swipe 👉 and follow along this month for more quick facts and actions. What steps are you taking to love food, hate waste? 💚🥑♻️ Get the details on these climate actions and more at whistler.ca/LoveFoodHateWaste . @rmwhistler AWARE Whistler #smallstepsforbigmoves #climateactionwhistler #bigmoveswhistler #climateaction #lovefoodhatewaste
"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!
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