Start something. Shift everything. EcoLife is exploring how small choices add up to big changes for a healthier planet. From electric vehicles and solar panels to gardening and rewilding, we’re speaking with experts and passionate Albertans to get tips and tricks on every day sustainable living.
What does it take to build a home that works for you, and for the planet? Les Wold unpacks the building blocks of sustainable home construction, drawing on 25 years in the industry. From passive heating to airtight sealing technology, the owner of Effect Home Builders shares practical advice that will make your home more comfortable, while saving you money in the long run.
Learn more about Effect Home Builders (https://www.effecthomes.ca).
29 Sept 2026
Road Trip Ready: CAA EV Circuit
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.
See the full results of the CAA EV Circuit (https://www.caa.ca/news/2026-caa-ev-circuit-evs-go-the-distance-but-charging-efficiency-and-costs-vary/).
15 Sept 2026
Closing the Loop on Textile Waste
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 (https://www.blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com/).
1 Sept 2026
The Sustainable Side of Restoration
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 (https://completecarerestoration.ca/).
18 Aug 2026
Can EVs Handle Alberta Winters? An EV Driver Weighs In.
“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. (https://www.plugndrive.ca/event/meet-edmonton/)
4 Aug 2026
Introducing EcoLife
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.
Learn more about AMA. (https://ama.ab.ca)
Learn more about AMA's Car Care events. (https://ama.ab.ca/events/car-care)
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