Waste Reduction Week in Canada - October 18-24, 2021
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Celebrate the 20th annual Waste Reduction Week in Canada!
A big thank you to everyone who supported the 20th Annual Waste Reduction Week in Canada. We had a great time exploring key issues through the lens of THEN-NOW-FUTURE.
Let's ensure going forward that every week continues to be Waste Reduction Week. Bookmark this resource page for social media graphics, educational tookits, spotlights on key issues, and up-to-date infographics, and keep spreading the word on the circular economy and envision a world without waste!
What is Waste Reduction Week?
Since 2001, National Waste Reduction in Canada has been organized by a coalition of non-government and not-for-profit environmental groups from each of the 13 participating provincial and territorial jurisdictions across the country. Every year, we challenge businesses, organizations, and individuals to reduce their ecological footprint and to come up with unique and creative ways to reduce waste.
What can You Do?
- PROCLAIM. Profile your dedication to waste reduction to your community. Check back to see which municipalities have officially proclaimed their commitment towards Waste Reduction Week.
- PLEDGE. Learn about food waste and take action by taking the Food Waste Pledge! If you are an elementary school or classroom taking the Pledge, take the Pledge for Kids.
- PROMOTE. Register your waste reduction event or activity so that people across Canada can find and attend it!
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Use the hashtag #WasteReductionWeek to spread your waste reduction ideas and activities on social media channels! Check back here often and follow RCBC's Twitter page (@RecyclingBC) for the latest tips, news, and happenings throughout Waste Reduction Week!
#WasteReductionWeek Theme Days
- Monday, Oct 18: The Circular Economy
- Tuesday, Oct 19: Textiles
- Wednesday, Oct 20: E-waste
- Thursday, Oct 21: Plastics
- Friday, Oct 22: Food Waste
- Saturday, Oct 23: Sharing Economy
- Sunday, Oct 24: Swap and Repair
The Waste Reduction Week in Canada program is structured into seven theme days. They focus the discussion, promote achievements, and celebrate advancements in each area. Support areas that are most important to you, or learn more about a new issue!
Social Sharables
Feel free to download the following resource to spread the word around Waste Reduction Week in Canada, and check back often for new resources!
Waste Reduction Week Posters (Click to enlarge & download)
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Instagram Theme Day Sharables
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Twitter Word Clouds
Add your own watermark or logo on the following word clouds and spread the word around #WasteReductionWeek!
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ResourcesCheck out the following resources on recycling, EPR programs, circular economy and more!
Waste Reduction Week SpotlightsStay tuned for features during Waste Reduction Week on companies and organizations that are working to reduce waste and create a more sustainable future!
Textile waste has global social and environmental impact. Learn about the issue and what you can do to minimize it here! (View I Download)
Our world is generating an ever-increasing amount of electronic waste. Learn about the issue and what we can all do to tackle it! (View I Download)
The plastics crisis is a planetary one. Learn more about the issue and what governments, businesses, recyclers, and individuals can do to address it. (View I Download)
Avoidable food waste is something we can all do something about. Learn more about the issue and how each of us can make a difference! (View I Download) InfographicsLearn more about the recycling, composting, and the circular economy through the following infographics!
BC has come a long way when it comes to recycling! Check out the major waste reduction milestones in the province's history. (View I Download)
Check out this guide for facts on many of BC's stewardship programs! (View I Download) |
