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.

Learn more about Blenderz Garment Recyclers.

Restoration doesn’t have to mean more waste. On this episode of the EcoLife podcast, Carly chats with Monikah Peetsma of Complete Care Restoration about how the company diverted 173,000 kilograms of waste from landfills last year. They also talk about how quick action can help homeowners salvage belongings during flooding, and why drying out materials—instead of removing and replacing them—is becoming increasingly important.

Learn more about Complete Care Restoration.

“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.

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