Reuse Resources for Businesses
The Bow Valley is a unique and beautiful place. Working together, we can take care of this place to ensure it stays this way, now and far into the future, by shifting away from disposables towards reuse. See our resource page for a Reusable Service Directory, FAQs, and waste reduction options for your business.
Environmental Rebates and Incentives
There are a number of environmental rebates and incentives in the Bow Valley to help your family or business mitigate and adapt to climate change! Click the button below for up-to-date information on federal, municipal, and regional programs.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THE BOW VALLEY
With Canada's goal for all new cars and passenger trucks to be zero-emission by 2035, electric vehicles (EVs) are part of the future here in the Bow Valley. The Biosphere Institute prepared these resources to address common questions about EV ownership and encourage Bow Valley residents to consider purchasing an EV. In 2022, we also held Canmore’s first Electric Vehicle Expo and hosted Plug’n Drive electric vehicle test drives!
Sustainable Building Summit Webinar Series
Modified for virtual viewing, the Sustainable Building Summit is was delivered from August to October 2020 and includes a nine-part webinar series. Learn from experts from across Western Canada as they dive into case studies about creating green communities, developing markets for sustainable building, installing solar and geothermal systems, testing energy efficiency performance codes, and more.
Residential Energy Efficiency Workshop Series
From April to December 2019, the Biosphere Institute used a participatory learning approach to determine from our local residents: What do they want or need to learn about energy efficiency, and how do they want to learn it? Based on what our community members’ feedback, we delivered a three-part workshop series to Bow Valley residents.
ENERGY
The Town of Canmore seeks to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions from all sources by 30% below 2015 levels by 2030, and by 80% by 2050.
WASTE
By 2030, the Town of Canmore aims to divert 60% of our community's organic waste from the landfill, reduce solid waste by 40% per capita, reduce construction waste by 50% and reduce commercial/institutional waste by 30%.
WATER
By 2035, the Town of Canmore seeks to reduce residential water consumption by 50% per capita below 2000 levels.
AIR
Whilst air quality in the Bow Valley in generally very good, there are a number of threats, factors and challenges to be aware of. In partnership with the Bow Valley Clean Air Society, we recently led an Earth Talk workshop about how to build your own indoor air filter. Click below to learn more about some of the challenges, how you can monitor real time air quality, and take action for your health in the short and the long term.
FOOD
Plant-rich diets hold enormous potential for climate change mitigation if adopted on a global scale. Learn more about how your plate and food systems around you can have a large impact on human health, food security, environment and biodiversity.
TRANSPORTATION
By 2030, the Town of Canmore aims to reduce vehicle kilometers traveled by 30% below 2015 levels. We hope that at least forty percent of trips within the community will use sustainable modes (public transit, car-share, biking, or walking).
Shift at home
Learn about actions you can take in your daily life to help fight climate change. Also find how-to resources, such as how to make green cleaners, take care of your rain barrel, and more!