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\nRecognized already as a building with incredible amenities and a location that puts residents in the heart of Old Strathcona, Southpark can now boast LEED Gold designation.
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ONE Properties and Wheaton Properties are excited to share that Southpark on Whyte is the first certified LEED v4 Multifamily Project in Edmonton. This achievement acknowledges the considerate design, construction and operations best practices implemented at the property. Certification to the Gold level demonstrates the valuable energy, water and carbon-reduction initiatives in place, while supporting resident health, well-being and comfort.
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To celebrate the LEED Gold designation, Southpark is hosting a Community Clean-up. Please join us for this free, fun and socially distanced event taking place on Friday, November 19 at Southpark on Whyte and SouthBARK (pop-up community park at Southpark on Whyte) from 4pm to 6pm. <\/strong>
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Public participants partaking in the litter clean-up will receive a 10% offer in-store at Re:Plenish Retail & Refillery.<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Residents of Southpark will receive a glass jar from Re:Plenish and a complimentary product fill at the event. Following the Community Clean-up, Re:Plenish will provide a special presentation for Southpark Residents about the ease and importance of living a zero-waste lifestyle, including tools for easy adoption.
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In recognition of green initiatives and community leadership, we’ve reached out to founder and owner of Re:Plenish Retail and Refillery, Karine St. Onge. Karine answered questions about her motivation to open Re:Plenish and where she likes to spend time on Whyte! <\/p>\n

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What led you and your partner, Meghann, to start Re:Plenish?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We were increasingly becoming aware of how much garbage we were producing and we knew there had to be an easier way to reuse what we had and make sustainable swaps. There were already a few refilleries in Edmonton but we thought there was room for a store that did the research for you and where you could feel confident that you wouldn’t be making any additional garbage by shopping there. We also wanted to focus on local makers and support a local economy in that way.<\/p>\n

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What are your top 3 favourite products in your shop? What are Meghann's?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My top three products are: the Jack59 shampoo and conditioner bars – they are so convenient to use and have zero packaging, and they work so well! The dusting brush – I use it for everything from my counters to my furniture, and it’s completely compostable. The safety razor – I was hesitant to start but it’s the closest and softest shave I’ve ever had, and much more affordable than disposable razors. <\/p>\n

Meghann’s top 3 are: <\/strong><\/p>\n