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 the planet and prioritizes people.

A circular economy is a model of production and consumption that involves creating long-lasting products that can be re-used and repaired. Unfortunately, we currently live in a linear economy, where products are mostly designed to be used once and then thrown away. This has contributed to a significant amount of waste ending up in landfills or polluting our air and water. Circular living benefits consumers because products would be purchased once and built to last.

This year, Green Action Centre has partnered with the City of Winnipeg and West End Resource Centre to offer two free workshops this month:

Buy Less, Fix More, Trade Often
October 23, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
West End Resource Centre

In this workshop, we’ll explore the environmental impact of our buying habits and discover how fixing and trading items can benefit both the planet and our communities. We will share tips, explore resources, and dive into how small changes can make a big difference. Join us as we learn more about how we can be more mindful consumers while helping our planet!

DIY Workshop – Rag Rug Making
October 30, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
West End Resource Centre

Did you know that clothing and textiles currently make up at least 7% of the total amount of waste in global landfill space? Instead of throwing out our unwanted clothing items, we can use the materials to create something new. In this DIY workshop, we will learn how to turn fabric scraps into a beautiful rug! Be sure to bring your old rags, t-shirts, and jeans and learn how to give these items a new life.

This event series is made possible by funding from the City of Winnipeg.