Protecting Alberta’s ecological integrity isn’t all about placards and protests. Most efforts aim at quietly improving communities in which we live and do business – stuff too subtle for the six o’clock news. That’s where the Alberta Emerald Foundation comes in, spotlighting overlooked contributions to a happier coexistence of environment and economy. In recognition of Alberta’s outstanding eco-achievers, meet the 2009 Emerald Award winners.
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Profiles by Anh Chu, Colleen Seto & Scott Messenger
Winner: Business, Lafarge Canada, Inc
Urban Meadows
With excavation ended, Lafarge identified unexpected potential in a spent Calgary gravel pit, converting the area into wilderness within city limits
Winner: Individual Commitment, David Manz
Mr. Sandman
Enterprising humanitarian David Manz has turned an ancient, environmentally friendly technology into a modern life-saver in regions where clean water is scarce
Winner: Business, Logical Creations
Wood Karma
By keeping to the credo of live and let live, Logical Creations is building some of Alberta’s most environmentally friendly furniture
The Green Scene
Meet some of Alberta’s top environmental performers, the recipients of the 2009 Emerald Awards
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A selection of videos of this year’s Emerald Award winners
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