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Business Environmental Leadership Working Group
The Town of Banff is forming an Administration-led Business Environmental Leadership Working Group to provide input on Banff’s environmental initiatives, including issues, concerns, and opportunities. The group is also responsible for taking action in priority environmental areas and mobilizing others to do so within their sphere of influence.
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Environmental Master Plan
The Town of Banff is looking to continue its tradition as an environmental leader by creating a comprehensive Environmental Master Plan for the community.
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Environmental Rebates
Homeowners, developers and businesses are encouraged to install or retrofit their homes and buildings to include energy efficient and environmentally friendly features.
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Green Case Studies
The Municipal Sustainable Building Policy demonstrates commitment to sustainable building practices. The Town of Banff's standard for all new municipal buildings is to meet or exceed the Silver Level certification of the Leadership in Energy Environmental and Design (LEED™) Green Building Rating System.
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Green Site & Building Guidelines
The Town of Banff Green Site and Building Guidelines help builders and designers build environmentally friendly buildings.
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Landscaping Recommendations
Native plants are hardy, require less irrigation and less weeding and will not cross pollinate with invasive non native species. Use native plants in your garden and yard, and restrict more formal, exotic plants to your planters for best results. Choose plants that will not attract Banff's wildlife to your yard and are resistant to deer.
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Non-Residential Recycling and Garbage
The non-residential sector (businesses, organizations, and institutions) represents the greatest opportunity to divert waste from the landfill.
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Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap
The Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap is a climate action plan for the Town of Banff.
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Residential Recycling & Garbage
The residential sector makes up 32% of Banff's waste that ends up in the landfill. You can do your part by recycling everything possible to keep from sending more to the landfill.
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Restoration of 40 Mile Creek
The Town of Banff, in a joint project with Parks Canada, removed a portion of the 40 Mile Creek Dam and some of the pipes that were exposed in the riverbed following the floods of June 2013
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Save Energy
You can save money and energy by following some of these tips for your home and business.
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Save Water
Banff utilities are billed by usage, so conserving water means saving money. For example, a toilet leak could cost you as much at $100 per year. Follow these tips to save money and water.
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Wildlife
We share this place with wildlife like deer, elk, bears and many other types of animals, so we need to be aware of how our actions impact them.
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Winter Cycling
Don’t put your bike away when the snow starts to fall. Cycling is a great way to get around Banff all year long.