How's the air?

We joined the West Central Airshed Society, the West Central Airshed is one of 10 Airsheds in the province of Alberta. We have 2 devices in Jasper that check our local air quality. Their website has great information on what you can do to deal with the effects of wildfire smoke.

Here are some other resources from Alberta Health Services on air quality and the effects of wildfire smoke:

Air Quality - https://airquality.alberta.ca/map

AQHI – Map - https://myhealth.alberta.ca/.../wildfire-smoke-health.aspx

AHS wildfire resources page: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/page14070.aspx

Contact Council

Write a letter or present to council if you have a specific and clear ask about how Jasper can be a more sustainable community. Read more about how to contact council.

Connect with sustainability focused groups in Jasper!

Check out the following organizations that work towards making Jasper a sustainable community:

Jasper Food Recovery Email: jasperlocalfood@gmail.com
Protect our Winters Jasper Chapter Email: jasper@protectourwinters.ca
Alpine Club of Canada
Friends of Jasper National Park Phone: 780-852-4767

Learn more about community groups in Jasper.

Sustainability in action

We can work towards sustainability through collective and individual action.

Tips

Walk or bike
Drink from the tap or fill your reusable bottle.
Start composting: Learn more about composting in Jasper
Recycle: Learn more about recycling facilities in Jasper.
Ask the post office to stop receiving flyers in your PO box.
Shop local instead of ordering online to reduce cardboard and packaging waste.
Bring your own Bag when you go shopping.
Bring your own Tupperware or to-go mug with you when you buy food or drink.

Be a conscious consumer:

Ask yourself these questions before buying something:

Can I make it?
Can I borrow it?
Do I really need this?

Support local – even if it costs more: Research shows that local businesses are more connected to their communities and have increase community engagement and support.

Buy second hand or used products when you can: check out the Jasper Buy and Sell Page and the United Church Thrift Sale.

Research the products you buy and choose to support sustainable brands.