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From Waste to Action: How Saving Food Can Save You Money
In Canada, the average household throws away around $1,300 worth of edible food every year. That’s like throwing away a full bag of groceries every single week. In today’s economy, that’s not just wasteful—it’s a luxury most…
Waste Reduction Package – for Whistler Businesses
A partnership between AWARE and the Resort Municipality of Whistler, working to reduce waste and achieve zero waste goals.
Small Steps, Big Difference: Why Food Waste Action Matters
Imagine a farmer rising before dawn to tend crops that take months of care, water, and resources to grow. After traveling vast distances and sitting on store shelves, that food finally reaches our kitchens –…
Whistler’s Small Steps for Big Moves
Whistler’s Big Moves represent our community’s highest level climate goals. These actions have been deemed the top priority for cutting Whistler’s carbon emissions and becoming an exemplar sustainable community.
Signage and Educational Tools For In Your Business
The following tools support businesses as they introduce or update systems and procedures that keep organic and recyclable waste out of the garbage. These are free and available for download below
AWARE’s Zero Waste Campaign
Did you know that food waste accounts for 8% of global emissions? In fact, if food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest contributor to global emissions.
Signage and Educational Tools For In Your Strata Accommodation
The following tools support properties as they introduce or update systems and procedures that keep organic and recyclable waste out of the garbage. These are free and available for download below (some links redirect to…
AWARE Calls for Collective Action to Protect Whistler’s Vulnerable Natural Spaces
Whistler, BC (December 19, 2024) – In a powerful speech delivered at an awareness event on December 17, AWARE’s Executive Director, Pegah Pourkarimi, called for collective action to protect Whistler’s vulnerable natural spaces.
GFL Selects AWARE as Community Partner to Enhance Environmental Sustainability in Whistler
Whistler, BC (October 25, 2024) – Green For Life Environmental (GFL) is proud to announce the Association for Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) as its new Whistler Community Partner. This partnership marks a significant…