Increasing Waste Literacy to Fight Plastic Pollution
We host and participate in a variety of events throughout the year, from community cleanups, to presentations, workshops and info tables.
We look forward to meeting you!Â
Join a screening of the documentary Plastic People followed by a discussion panel to explore awareness and action on the growing issue of plastic pollution. Hear from experts, including LaylaContinue reading "Plastic People Movie Screening & Panel"
Join a panel exploring why plastics are so ubiquitous, what impact they are having on us and our planet, and, most importantly, how can we rise to the challenge ofContinue reading "Climate North: Plastics Unwrapped"
Learn how to do your best waste management… at home! Ever find yourself staring at your waste, wondering what goes in what bin and what some strategies are to reduceContinue reading "Home Waste Audit"
Swing by our table before and after screenings of short film selections on the topic of water, presented by a U of T Cinema Studies seminar class called Sensory Ecologies:Continue reading "Embodying Water: A U of T x Water Docs Film Festival"
Join us at the Scadding Court Community Centre's Downtown Toronto Seedy Saturday and Waste Reduction Event. We'll have an info table and be leading a workshop alongside a wide range ofContinue reading "Downtown Toronto Seedy Saturday and Waste Reduction Event"
On Saturday May 10, join our Plastic Pellet Blitz to become a community scientist and learn standard protocols to monitor and cleanup plastic pellets. Join the University of Toronto (U ofContinue reading "Plastic Pellet Blitz: A Community Science Event"
Swing by our info table and learn how we're increasing waste literacy to reduce plastic pollution. You can also catch a viewing of "Life of a Pellet" a stop motionContinue reading "Ocean Week at Ripley’s Aquarium"
Swing by our info table during the World Environment Day Picnic at Christie Pits Park, hosted by the City of Toronto. Meet members of our organization and find out how weContinue reading "World Environment Day Picnic Celebration"
On Saturday July 5, join our Trash Trap Dive for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes and learn how to characterize litter diverted by trash traps onContinue reading "Today’s Catch: Trash Trap Dive"
Come gather, converse, connnect, share, make, play, and explore at this free public event taking place along Dundas Street West. We'll be there both days for a fun children's craftContinue reading "Watch This Space Festival: Pellet Percussion (Craft Activity)"
Come learn about this collaborative strategy with a mission to reduce plastic pollution and other floating litter in the Toronto harbour. Plastic pollution and other floatable litter on our waterfrontContinue reading "Toronto Inner Harbour Floatables Strategy: Town Hall"
Celebrate the International Coastal Cleanup with the U of T Trash Team by joining one of our community cleanups. Hosted in neighbourhoods in and around the Toronto area, we’ll prevent litter inContinue reading "Urban Litter Challenge"