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Turning Awareness Into Action: How Whistler Took On Food Waste In 2025
Written by Alexandra Cuschieri, Zero Waste Program Manager This year, AWARE, in partnership with GFL Environmental and the Resort Municipality of Whistler, set out to take action on food waste. Around a third of Whistler’s…
Young Voices, Big Impact 2025: Reflection, Learning & Lasting Change
Young Voices, Big Impact Committee 2025: Reflection, Learning & Lasting Change. Discover what the youth in Whistler have been contributing to through volunteering with us at AWARE as part of Young Voices, Big Impact Committee.
Insights from a Grizzly & Cougar Workshop with Michael Allen
As part of the Protecting Priority Habitats campaign, we held a workshop led by an independent wildlife researcher and citizen scientist, Michael Allen. Read to discover more.
AWARE and RMOW: Educating Whistler’s Residents and Visitors on Zero Waste
Each summer, Whistler’s parks and Farmer’s Market transform into hubs of environmental education and action thanks to the ongoing partnership between AWARE and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW). Discover more about the program here.
Sea to Sky Youth Engagement Pivotal in Local Environmental Issues
One of our most prized assets as a destination (place to visit) is the access to nature and its awesomeness. But the local stewards are in need of a fresh vision and a new generation…
Slow the Fashion Cycle and Choose to Build a Wardrobe That Lasts
Living in a fast-fashion-forward world doesn’t mean we need to sacrifice sustainability. As we transition into Circular Economy Month this October, we want to show how simple sustainable fashion choices can be. Let’s complete the…
From Waste to Action: How Whistler’s food businesses are cutting waste – and costs
Across Whistler, leading food businesses, including the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the Four Seasons Private Residences, are proving that sustainability and luxury can go hand-in-hand. By taking action on food waste, organizations can save money,…
Preserve Our Old Growth Forests
Hear about a recent field trip where the AWARE team joined local biologist Bob Brett on a guided hike through the Jane Lakes area, one of Whistler’s last remaining intact old-growth forest ecosystems.
Beyond the Green Label: The Truth About “Compostable” Packaging in Whistler
The continuous compostable conundrum: Compostable plastics vs. Compostable fibreware. This blog by our Zero Waste Program Manager goes into all you need to know about the differences.