Green Tips

Recycle

Recycling is an important  part of everyday life that protects the environment, saves resources and landfill space, and can create jobs. 

To make it fun, easy and accessible locate your recycling centre in a convenient location, select seperate containers for the recyclables that are accepted at the depot an incorporate trips to the recycling depot into your weekly routine.

Composting

Composting can reduce your household waste by 40%.  The Town of High River has small back yard composters for sale at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex for $50 or indoor worm composters for sale at the Town Office for $20.

The Recycling Depot accepts yard waste throughout the year

Water Conservation

Conserving water is an important part of any sustainable community.  Check out the Town of High River's "Conserve to Preserve" campaign in partnership with local school children. 

Indoor water conservation:

• Replace shower heads with a water saving model
• Install low flow or dual flush toilets
• Install faucet aerators in the kitchen and bathroom
• Put the plug in leaks
• Only run washing machines and dishwahers when they are full
• Soak pans over night, don't run the water
• Use left over bioled water for plants

Outdoor Water Conservation:

• Water lawns in the evening or early morning and limit watering to 2-3 times per week
• Use a rain barrell, capture the water to use later on gardens and lawns
• Use mulch around trees, shrubs and gardens
• "Cut Back the Grass" try incorporating drought tolerant plants and decorative rocks or gravel

Energy Conservation

Here are some great tips to help you conserve energy: 

• Buy Energy Star applicances
• Only run your washing machine or dishwasher when it is full
• Use caulking and weather stripping around cracks, windows and doors
• Compact fluorescent bulbs use less energy and can last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs
• Install screened storm doors, increasing air flow in the summer and reducing cold air from entering in the winter
• Ovens with a self cleaning option genrally have more insullation and take less time to heat up
• Install a programmable thermostat that automatically turns the heat down at night and when you are away 
• Insulate hot water pipes
• Use water saving toilets and shower heads