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It’s clear that the future of design is sustainable and upcycled home decor. The latest Nielsen Global Sustainability report found that around 66% of consumers were willing to pay a little more to use sustainable elements in their homes. Gone are the days of ugly recycled furniture. Instead, tons of people have gone all-in on sustainable decor,…

Fashion’s carbon footprint is giant. More than 2.1 billion tonnes of carbon enter the atmosphere each year due to the fashion industry.  Material creation, processing, and impact of production have a significant effect on our planet. Did you know you can make more environmentally friendly choices when it comes to the brands you support? Greenwashing is rife these…

Finding ways on how to help keep our oceans clean is a task that shouldn’t be reserved only for environmentalists and people living near the coasts, but for everyone inhabiting our planet. The ocean is the world’s life support system, yet humans and human activities are its biggest threat. It’s a problem that stretches from…

At the heart of it, sustainability is all about saving the environment and creating a healthy future for our kids. It’s something that your children should definitely learn about so that they’ll know how best to help our planet as they grow up.  With sustainability issues now taught in many school curriculums, your child might…

As we become more aware of our impact on the planet, more people are actively trying to be more environmentally-friendly, taking more of an interest in sustainability and the environment – which is always great to see. We love it when people start taking an interest in recycling! This never-ending quest for a greener life…

Here at East Hills Bottle Depot, every day is Earth Day. And, as we celebrate Earth Day in Calgary this year we thought we’d give you some recommendations on how you too, can honour the earth, even amidst the current pandemic. We’ve rounded up a list of ways you can take part in the celebration,…

Looking for the best Costco Hacks in Canada? We’ve all been there – you stop off at Costco for some bulk-discounted bargains, and you end up leaving with maybe too much toilet paper, a four-person steam sauna, and enough ketchup to last you a lifetime.  However, there’s more to this wholesaler than meets the eye…

Calgary offers many unique and hidden gems. Have you ever wanted to try surfing, but aren’t able to make it to Hawaii or Los Angeles? Or pet a kangaroo but can’t head to Australia? YYC can make your dreams come true! If you have ever wanted to learn how to surf, or just practice hanging…

Summer is the best time to get together with friends, try new food, sip cocktails and check out new places. With Alberta opening up, now is the perfect time to explore some of Calgary’s best patios. Grab your crew and hit up one of these Calgary hot spots this summer!  Rooftop Patios  Summer is the perfect time…

The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and we are now able to gather in the backyard to spend time with family and friends. Summer is the perfect time to try new recipes – especially when they are made on the barbecue. It is also a good time to try new beers from local…