Deliver a Program
One Simple Act has presenter resources for workshops, presentations and community programs that Alberta groups or organizations can deliver on their own.
Activities
These self-delivered programs can be presented to homeowners, tenants, businesses, communities and schools. Comprehensive toolkits and resources are also available for audiences at Schools, at Home, at Work, or in Communities.
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Greening your Home PresentationWhere should you focus your money and time to have the greatest impact on reducing waste, conserving water and increasing the energy efficiency of your home? This One Simple Act presentation will highlight ideas on where to start. It will also provide some tips on how to reduce your environmental footprint even further. This shorter 20-30 minute presentation is perfect for community groups, offices, conferences and service clubs with an unlimited number of participants. |
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Be Green and Clean WorkshopTake a look in your kitchen. Green cleaning solutions can be found in your home right now. This workshop looks at ingredients used in many of the standard cleaners that we use everyday and provides eco-friendly alternatives. Using readily available ingredients, this session provides cleaning recipes that will save you money and reduce your environmental footprint. |
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From Farm to Fridge WorkshopThe options available in the grocery store can be overwhelming: paper, plastic or re-usable; local or organic; bulk or packaged? What is the best choice? This presentation examines some common choices made everyday surrounding the food we eat, and focuses on how to reduce the environmental impact of your food choices. |
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Composting WorkshopOne-third of our household waste is organic material. Did you know it can be composted and turned into valuable supplement for lawns, gardens and trees? Learn how to start a backyard compost bin, how to maintain it, some of the common problems you may encounter and simple solutions for addressing them. A brief section of this presentation is about vermicomposting. Red Wiggler worms eat organic waste too and this is an indoor alternative to backyard composting. A vermicompost can be used in apartments, classrooms and office lunch rooms. |
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Gauge & SaveEncourage Albertans to check their tire pressure regularly. Help drivers to regularly check, adjust and understand the impact tire pressure has on the environment, fuel consumption, and on your tires, while promoting additional fuel efficiency tips. Contact Request this presenter resource. |
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Reusable Bag ProgramDid you know that an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide? Canadians use over 9 billion plastic bags a year. That’s about 17,000 bags per minute. Partner with a retail outlet to encourage the use of reusable bags while encouraging customers to commit to other simple acts. Request this presenter resource. |
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This year commit to using a refillable water bottle...Take Back the Tap! Conduct a water taste test in your school or work place. Here's a "How to conduct a water taste test". Alberta's water is delicious! |
