Success Story

The Chinook Arch Regional Library System in Lethbridge is on board. Their office “Green Team” is reducing the environmental footprint of the office.
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We want to know the simple changes you’re making to live more environment-friendly. Develop a video of your green routines and do-it-yourself projects and share it with us. You may win a prize.

At School

Green schools are healthier for students and teachers, better for the environment, and cost less to operate and maintain.

Getting Started

Choose some actions that fit your school. Build awareness of water conservation. Adopt a waste-free lunch program. We’ve collected some tools to help you on your journey to sustainability.

Simple Solutions. One Simple Act offers a number of simple solutions that are suitable for schools.

One Simple Act School Toolkit. Engage students and teachers in making commitments at school with this fun toolkit.

Green Zone Sustainability Blitz. Each spring Alberta Environment partners with Evergreen Sports Programming and other partners to bring Canadian Football League Players to elementary schools in Alberta. Players deliver school rallies on sustainability and classroom talks to Grades 4-5 focused on water and energy.

EcoAction Calculator. Sign up for this online tool to calculate your energy, waste and water savings over time. Create a team and challenge classrooms or another school to see who can generate the most savings. Learn more...