Show Notes
On this episode of EcoLife, we’re pulling back the curtain on where your donated clothing actually goes. Krystal sits down with Sarah Janzen, founder of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, to uncover where many donated textiles end up and explore what a zero-waste, truly local circular economy looks like in practice. Sarah also shares tips on what to do with unwanted items before they end up in the donation pile. Join the EcoLife community. Learn more about Blenderz Garment Recyclers.
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On this episode of EcoLife, we hit the open road for an end-of-summer road trip with 22 of Canada’s most popular electric vehicles—and the results may surprise you. There’s still plenty to learn when it comes to charging smart and maximizing your EV’s efficiency. Join the EcoLife community. See the full results of the CAA EV Circuit.
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“Driving an electric vehicle in the winter is awesome.” It might not be the sentiment most Albertans expect, but that's Shawn Thomas' experience after years of driving electric in our climate. In this episode, we catch up with Shawn, an EV Ambassador for Plug’n Drive, at its EVs are for EVeryone tour stop in Edmonton. He shares practical insights on some of the biggest questions Albertans have about electric vehicles, from winter driving and range anxiety to charging and road-tripping. He also explains how going on a test drive—with an EV Ambassador—helps people make more informed decisions about whether an EV is right for them. As part of the EVs are for EVeryone tour, the Mobile EV Education Trailer is parked at AMA Edmonton South until August 30. Test drives are available in a range of EVs Thursday to Sunday. Learn more about the Plug’n Drive event.
Welcome to EcoLife, AMA’s newest podcast exploring positive impacts we can have on our planet. In this preview episode, hosts Krystal Maharaj and Carly Weiss introduce the series, sharing what listeners can expect—from conversations with Albertans making a difference to ideas and inspiration on everyday sustainable living. Join the EcoLife community. Learn more about AMA. Learn more about AMA's Car Care events.