Waste Reduction Week Manitoba

October 18-24, 2021

What is Waste Reduction Week?

Waste Reduction Week is a campaign to celebrate environmental efforts and achievements as well as encourage the use of sustainable habits all year round.

Green Action Centre is excited to present Waste Reduction Week in a Manitoba context year after year. Through 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, we aim to make inspire and provide Manitobans with resources to make green choices all year round.

We’d like to begin by congratulating the winner of our Waste Reduction Prize Pack @tasty4foodie! Thank you to all who subscribed to our newsletter and supported our mission by becoming a member of Green Action Centre. Stay tuned to our social media for more incentives and chances to win!

Subscribe to our Living Green, Living Well e-newsletter to stay informed about our work, upcoming events, green lifestyle tips and special updates. Each newsletter is full of practical tips for greener living along with newsy items on environmental issues and events in Manitoba. Green Action Centre members have a right to vote at our Annual General Meeting, support our mission, and add their voice to others speaking out for a greener future. Find out more about membership and benefits here.

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Compost and Food Waste Webinar Series

In case you missed them! Learn about Compost Winnipeg, how to cook with food scraps and build a compost bin, and MORE!

Sharing is Caring

Did you know that Winnipeg is home to some really neat sharing & lending programs? We’ve put together a list for those interested in getting into sharing economy.

More Waste Reduction Resources

Join us for the Compost Winnipeg’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Drop

It’s November and you have a million gourds and pumpkins….come compost them with us!

Celebrating Circular Economy Month 2024

Celebrate Circular Economy Month this October with two free workshops offered by Green Action Centre.

Harvest Time | Tips, Tricks and Preservation

Get out the gloves, shears and basket, its time to harvest the garden!

Health is Plastic, and Plastic Harms Health

Finish off Plastic Free July with our last article!

Plastic Consumption and Biodiversity Loss

Let’s kick off Plastic Free July with a little light reading about plastic in our ecosystems and its impacts on biodiversity.

Plastic Free July 2024

Check in on our blog for summer reading on the dangers of plastic!

Earth Month 2024! 🌎

Let’s show our planet some love this Earth Month!

Food Waste Action Week 2024!

Take part in Food Waste Action Week! March 18-24

Have questions about Waste Reduction? Want to share your thoughts about Waste Reduction Week? We would love to hear from you.

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