2009 Commuter Challenge results are in! How did NAIT do? NAIT came in 5th place out of the 57 Edmonton workplaces that participated! If this news isn’t good enough, we also came out ahead of the other 2 post secondaries that participated in Edmonton! Together NAIT staff saved 777 kg of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and [...]
The other day I was shoe shopping. An elderly, frail woman with a cane and a severe limp came by, to rest on the bench where I was seated trying on shoes. We chatted. I said it was great that she was out and about, considering the alternative, and commented that each time she got [...]
Guest Post by Jackie Krossa During In-service I took a group of Green NAITer’s on guided tour of Planet Organic Market grocery for a little insight as to what this little gem has to offer locally. Experts in the Deli, grocery, produce and natural living sections of the store highlighted the “within” Alberta products [...]
It is that time of year again when outdoor farmers markets are starting up for the summer. This means that almost every day of the week you can go visit an outdoor farmers markets somewhere. What are the benefits of buying at a Farmers Market vs your neighbourhood store? – The food and products at farmers [...]