Waste Reduction

The decomposition of kitchen and yard waste into finished compost can take anywhere from a few months to a few years depending on how well you manage the balancing...

For several years, we have been sending Santa our wishlist for Manitoba. Well, we’re back at it for 2024! We’re also keeping track of how long we’ve been waiting...

Winnipeg residents, did you know you can drop off your food waste for composting to locations across Winnipeg?

For a 4th year in a row, Compost Winnipeg facilitated a fun and impactful event to divert food waste. 1,042 people came to Polo Park on November 2nd to...

What is Circular Economy Month? Powered by Circular Innovation Council, Circular Economy Month is Canada’s public awareness campaign dedicated to educating and empowering Canadians to support an economy that protects...

In late 2023, The FNWM team started a pilot project which aims to safely remove legacy white goods (fridges/freezers) from First Nation communities. We hope to protect the community...

The MARR (Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers) held their 2023 forum on Tuesday October 24th and Wednesday October 25th at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Winnipeg. Over 90 communities...

In mid-October, First Nations Waste Minimization team members traveled out to Pine Creek First Nation to remove a large load of mattresses from their waste transfer station. Pathfinders rented...

On Wednesday July 19, Pathfinders from the First Nations Waste Minimization Team and staff from Winnipeg Trails visited Black River First Nation to participate in a ‘Bike Rodeo’ event,...

In early July, Pathfinders traveled to and attended the St. Theresa Point Bannock Festival in order to host a one day screen-printing activity booth at the festival grounds. Community...