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Unlocking circular solutions in Squamish
Launching the Circular Economy Trailblazer Program Over the past several months, our team, along with consultants from Share Reuse Repair Initiative (SRRI), EcoInspire, and Ecotone Strategies, …
Project Highlight: Regional Food Resiliency – Part 1
Food Costs are on the Rise Food costs have been rising in Canada faster than other goods according to Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index data. …
Circular economy – exploring ways to live lighter and better
What is circular economy? Circular economy (CE) is a model of production and consumption that strives to use materials wisely and eliminate waste. In contrast …
Centre Employee Wins CCPA Power of Youth Leadership Award
Whistler Centre for Sustainability Planning Assistant Chis Dickinson honoured by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) Power of Youth Leadership Award. Recognizing young leaders …
Bridging Today with Tomorrow
I recently saw some stats showing that over 400 communities in Canada have launched long term planning initiatives. No doubt, many of the plans articulate …
Whistler Celebrates International Mountain Day through the World Mountain Forum
The United Nations has designated December 11 as International Mountain Day and to mark the occasion, the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, in partnership with the …
What’s an indicator good for?
Imagine yourself entering new territory without a map to guide you, without any idea how to read the signs around you for direction. Pretty uncomfortable …
Shifting Whistler’s Hundredth Monkey
eing called a monkey can, in many cases, incite a negative reaction. According to Wikipedia: The hundredth monkey effect is a supposed phenomenon in which …
Use of the TNS Principles in Whistler’s ICSP, Whistler2020
The first chapter in Whistler’s use of the Natural Step began in 2000 with our adoption of the TNS framework, which was then embedded into …