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 us for the premiere of Life of a Pellet, a stop motion short film exploring pre-production plastic pellet pollution. Made entirely of plastic trash and real plastic pellets, Life of aContinue reading "Life of a Pellet:Â Plastic Pollution Short Film & Mixer"
Come swing by our table at this year’s EcoFair Toronto! 🌱 The EcoFair showcases environmental non-profits and eco-friendly businesses to celebrate their success and inspire everyone to join them inContinue reading "EcoFair Toronto"
Join us at Waste & Recycling Expo Canada. Eden Hataley presents on plastic pollution with an exploration of the diverse tools necessary to address it. We also have student researchContinue reading "Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo"
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"