Going “Greener”

Moving Boxes Go GREEN!

By schmidt | Published: January 19, 2012

Check out this green alternative to throw away cardboard moving boxes! http://frogbox.com/edmonton               Share this:PrintEmailSharePress ThisStumbleUponRedditDigg

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New “Green” Community Planned for Southwest Edmonton

By schmidt | Published: October 16, 2010

Councillor Don Iveson plants a tree at the development site overlooking Whitemud Creek Ravine in southwest Edmonton, October 14, 2010.  Photograph by Candace Elliott of The Edmonton Journal. The developers behind Larch Park at Magrath say the soon-to-be built community will protect and celebrate its natural surroundings.  The 28-hectare development in southwest Edmonton, south of … Continue reading New “Green” Community Planned for Southwest Edmonton

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Eco-Entrepreneurs launch Edmonton’s first FREE store!

By schmidt | Published: September 20, 2010

Eco-entrepreneurs launch Edmonton’s first free store Drop-off fee helps cover overhead in unique venture By Mariam Ibrahim, edmontonjournal.com September 10, 2010 Click here to veiw the full article EDMONTON – There’s a new store in Edmonton that won’t have you worrying about maxing out your credit cards after an afternoon of shopping. In fact, you … Continue reading Eco-Entrepreneurs launch Edmonton’s first FREE store!

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THIS “DREAM HOME” IS GREEN!

By schmidt | Published: August 3, 2010

After a two-year absence, the Lions Club Dream Home has made a green return to the Capital Ex grounds. The environmentally friendly house is built with sustainable materials like bamboo wood and features a super-efficient furnace and hot-water heater.   The fully furnished, 2,002-square-foot, two-bedroom home is worth approximately $825,0000.    Click here to read the full … Continue reading THIS “DREAM HOME” IS GREEN!

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Edmonton LRT and the Cost of Going Greener…

By schmidt | Published: May 2, 2010

According to a recent article in the Edmonton Journal, Edmonton home owners may be looking at an increase of approximately $30 a year in taxes to pay for the continued expansion of the LRT.  This increase may continue for the next six years and may begin well in advance of the additional LRT lines being … Continue reading Edmonton LRT and the Cost of Going Greener…

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Help Local Charities by Donating your Old Electronics

By schmidt | Published: January 4, 2010

If Santa was extra good to you and brought you a new laptop, you may be wondering what to do with the old one.  The Electronic Recycling Association of Canada has locations in Edmonton and Calgary and provide lots of excellent options for disposing of those unneeded items safely.  In Edmonton, they are located at 11404 … Continue reading Help Local Charities by Donating your Old Electronics

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Local Organization Helps Homeowners and the Edmonton Food Bank!

By schmidt | Published: August 13, 2009

Our neighbour was on CBC radio this morning talking about a new organization called OPERATION FRUIT RESCUE EDMONTON! Rather than letting fruit go to waste, if you have fruit in your yard that needs picking, call this group!  One third of the fruit goes to the homeowner, one third to the volunteer fruit pickers, and one third to … Continue reading Local Organization Helps Homeowners and the Edmonton Food Bank!

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Smart Choice for Today’s Environmentally Conscious REALTOR

By schmidt | Published: April 30, 2009

It’s a real challenge to “go greener”in the real estate industry.  After all, everyone knows that REALTORS spend tons of time in our cars driving from house to house!  And everyone also knows that most REALTORS like a stylish vehicle as well!  Well, we may have found a “smart” choice that embodies the perfect combination of practicality and … Continue reading Smart Choice for Today’s Environmentally Conscious REALTOR

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It’s a small (green) world after all…

By schmidt | Published: March 14, 2009

Metropolitan Edmonton may now be over one million people, but it is still in many wonderful ways a big small town!  Six degrees of separation is often more like one and a half degrees at SCHMIDT and today brought another example of how we are all connected.  Larry Schmidt does a daily media review searching … Continue reading It’s a small (green) world after all…

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Edmonton Goes Online with Trip Planner for Public Transit

By schmidt | Published: March 1, 2009

Using public transit in Edmonton just got a little easier.  If you’re like me, your Blackberry is already one of your best friends.  Well that handy device is now more helpful than ever! Thanks to an investment of staff time by the City of Edmonton, you can now plan your  public transit route before you … Continue reading Edmonton Goes Online with Trip Planner for Public Transit

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