Waste Reduction Week Manitoba

October 17-23, 2022

What is Waste Reduction Week? 

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, 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.

Join the Conversation on Social Media 

Support Circular Economy Month & Waste Reduction Week through social media year round using the official program hashtags #CircularEconomyMonth & #WasteReductionWeek.

GET INVOLVED

RESOURCES

What's the environmental impact of your wardrobe?

Please note: This calculator is powered by Thred Up, an online consignment store owned by Wal-Mart. We strong encourage people to choose local consignment/thrift options rather than purchasing clothes through Thred Up. 

52 Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste

Did you know that over 1/2 of all food produced in Canada is waste? In Manitoba a large portion of this food waste ends up in the landfill where it produces methane, a GHG much more potent than CO2.

Compostable Packaging Demystified

Unfortunately compostable packaging isn’t necessarily “better” for the environment. From oxodegradable to biodegradable there are lots of things to consider.

Encourage City Council to Vote for a Sustainable Winnipeg!

Join our campaign to push City Council towards a city-wide compost collection!

International Compost Awareness Week 2023

Join us this week to celebrate the benefits of composting! This year’s theme is “For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food…Compost!”. Read more to find helpful compost tips and tricks!

Composting Basics & Getting Started

Spring is here and we know what that means…composting! Learn how to turn landfill-bound waste into nutrient rich gold for your garden!

Newcomers Project Recap

Read about Green Action Centre’s recent newcomer skill-building project, partnering with IRCOM!

FNWM hosts first ever Waste Coordinators Meetup!

Read about FNWM’s efforts in establishing an Indigenous waste management advisory group!

53 Ideas to make every day Earth Day

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. To celebrate, we have included a wide range of ideas – cool, practical, and fun – all actions that can make a difference.

What is a Waste Audit?

Learn how to conduct a waste audit to find out how you can manage your waste better!

Pathfinders Connect With Students at St. Theresa First Nation Middle School

Youth are the future. But what will that future look like? Educating and empowering future generations is a key part of the work we do here at the Green Action Centre. On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Pathfinders with the First Nation Waste Minimization Team (FNWM) visited...

Services for Business

Do you want to enhance your organization from a climate adaptation lens? Find out what that entails here. Contact sean@greenactioncentre.ca to request a consultation.Read about our current presentations here.Do you want to increase sustainable and active travel within...

Black River Collection Drive

Read about the Collection Drive hosted by the waste management crew at Black River First Nation!

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

14 + 15 =