Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Discover how Neighbourhood Heroes embodies sustainable lawn care in Edmonton through real-world reduce, reuse, and recycle practices at our headquarters. Discover the behind-the-scenes ways we’re minimizing waste, conserving resources, and setting the standard as a green lawn care company and eco-friendly neighbour. 

Sustainability at the Heart of Neighbourhood Heroes

At Neighbourhood Heroes, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a way of life that shapes every decision we make, from our 100% electric equipment to our community-focused service. The framework of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle serves as our compass, guiding our day-to-day operations and inspiring continuous improvement in our efforts to protect the Edmonton community and the planet. As your neighbours, we feel a shared responsibility to care for our environment and build a cleaner, kinder future for Alberta.

Reduce: Preventing Waste Before It Starts 

We believe the single best way to help our environment is by preventing waste from entering the system in the first place. Here’s how we reduce at our headquarters:

Bulk Purchasing

We purchase in larger quantities, reducing packaging waste and unnecessary deliveries.  

Smart Automation

Automated heating and cooling, paired with low-energy LED lighting, ensure our workspace is always efficient and never wasteful.  

Cups and Coffee

Providing an in-house coffee machine with recyclable cups encourages sustainable habits and reduces the use of single-use cups.  

Efficient Washing & Drying

Our laundry system relies on an energy-efficient machine, and we always hang-dry to conserve electricity. 

Precision Application

Flow meters and monitoring systems track every drop—especially when it comes to liquid lawn care and eco-friendly business practices—to ensure zero waste and only precise, necessary usage.  

Year-Round Efficiency

We actively monitor our electricity consumption, adjusting systems with the seasons to stay as green—and affordable—as possible.

Reuse: Giving Resources a Second (or Third) Life

Whenever we need something new, we first ask if the old can be made new again

Repair over Replacement

Our tools aren’t thrown out at the first sign of wear. Instead, we prioritize repairing and maintaining equipment to extend its useful life.

Custom-Made Solutions

Many of our specialized spray shields, hose handles, and edger racks are designed and fabricated in-house—built to last and fit our exact needs.

Second-Hand Materials

From pallets to tanks and storage drums, we often source hardware second-hand or repurpose what’s readily available, thereby reducing demand for new manufacturing.

Reusable Signage

Our iconic plastic lawn signs are used season after season and are themselves recyclable. Each sign includes handy recycling instructions, encouraging neighbours to continue the cycle.

Recycle: Closing the Loop Responsibly

When a resource reaches the end of its life, recycling is our guarantee that it becomes something new:

Responsible Sorting

Plastics, paper, bottles, and even electronics are sorted and recycled according to best practices—never sent to the landfill carelessly.

Buying Recycled

Whenever possible, we choose recycled materials in our operations, supporting the circular economy and local green initiatives.

Community Connection

We make regular depot runs to keep waste out of landfills and have even held annual bottle drives for our communities, demonstrating our commitment to the greater Edmonton community. 

Safe Electronics Disposal:

Outdated electronics are handled through certified, secure programs, which keep hazardous materials out of the environment and supports ethical recycling standards.

The Bigger Picture: Helping Edmonton Thrive, One Choice at a Time

For Neighbourhood Heroes, sustainability means more than just “being green.” From every light switch to every lawn sign, our reduce, reuse, and recycle practices help us serve as a model for eco-friendly business practices and sustainable lawn care in Edmonton. We believe every neighbour has a role to play. By making thoughtful choices—big and small—we contribute to a cleaner, greener Alberta and nurture a community our neighbours can take pride in. This relentless focus on environmental care is at the heart of our mission and is another way we strive to be Edmonton’s most trusted, environmentally responsible lawn care company.

Neighbourhood Heroes: Leading the way in reduce, reuse, and recycle Alberta practices—one sustainable step at a time.