Come celebrate Waste Reduction Week 2022 with our Waste Reduction series!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Waste Reduction Week Series on October 17 – 23rd. 

Green Action Centre is excited to present Waste Reduction Week in a Manitoba context, which is now part of Circular Economy Month!

Throughout the week of October 17-23 2022, we will be highlighting the impacts waste has in our world, celebrating those who are working hard to reduce their waste, and providing practical solutions to help Manitobans reduce their waste.

Follow along on social media and our blog for resources and tips about reducing e-waste, textile waste, plastic waste, and food waste.

See below for our upcoming events. Don’t forget to register!


Vermicomposting Presentation and Build a Bin Workshop

Green Action Center is happy to offer a FREE presentation all about vermicomposting! This small-scale indoor composting system is cheap, easy to maintain, and perfect for those in apartments or condos. Whether you just want a refresher on the basics, or have never heard of vermicomposting before, come out to our presentation to walk away with everything you need to know.

Stay for our popular build-a-bin workshop for an opportunity to create and take home your very own vermicomposting bin. We supply all of the materials (including the worms) and the know-how and you’ll get to reduce your food waste at home! Limited supplies are available so register early!

Date: October 19th, 2022

Time: Presentation: 7 p.m. –  8 p.m. Workshop: 8 p.m – 9: p.m.

Location: Windsor Community Centre (99 Springside Dr, Winnipeg, MB)

Cost: This is a FREE presentation! *However there are material costs for supplies if you are looking to build your bin.

REGISTER HERE!


A Discussion About Green Burials

Join Green Action Centre and Richard Rosin (Funeral Director, Green Burial Society of Canada Board Member, and co-founder of Green Burial Manitoba) for a refreshing look at the Green Burial movement. Richard will share the history of the Green Burial movement, its growth in Canada, and how you can help.

Date: October 20th, 2022

Time:  7 p.m. –  8 p.m

Location: Webinar (online). Register to receive a link to join the presentation.

Cost: This is a FREE presentation!

REGISTER HERE!

Don’t forget to stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for giveaways and tips on how to reduce your waste.