Come celebrate World Oceans Day with an evening of learning and conversation about all things water! Joined by: Rochelle Bryne the Executive Director and Founder of A Greener FutureJordan-na Belle-Isle: Year-round Great Lakes paddleboarder, Paddle Canada instructor , writer, Community Builder, Team member for Taiga Board and co-rganizer for Lake SurfistasRobin Pacquing: Local Filipina SUPsurfer and OntarioContinue reading "Clean Water Kickoff – World Oceans Day"

Each online seminar will be 75 minutes in total and feature cleanup technology practitioners and plastic pollution researchers who will present and engage in dialogue about what we do know about the benefits and unintended consequences of these technologies and what role they play in global action toward plastic pollution reduction.

In response to concerns over increases in plastic pollution and to the federal government's decision to ban single-use plastic items, the City of Toronto is pushing ahead with a Single-Use Takeaway Items Reduction Strategy focused on reducing disposable, unrecyclable waste. Learn about the challenges, opportunities, and tips related to switching from single-use to reusable foodwareContinue reading "Ditching Disposables: How to Reduce Plastic Pollution From Single-use Foodware"

Reduced water quality has the potential to impact our use and enjoyment of the Toronto and Region waterfront. Although we have made great progress addressing issues such as floatable trash, beach closures, and increased growth of potentially harmful algae, these continue to be a cause for concern. Knowing how water circulates can help address theseContinue reading "Lake Ontario Evening – How Circulation Patterns Affect Water Quality Along the Toronto Waterfront"