Waste Reduction Week 2022

Waste Reduction Week

Join us for a week of workshops and talks to learn more about how we can reduce waste.

Waste Reduction Week is a national event across Canada! Check out the website here for more tips on waste reduction and to learn more about Waste Reduction Week in Canada.

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Date, Time, and Location Event                                                                   

Monday, October 17, 2022

3:00 to 4:30 pm

Catalyst Centre, EV 151 & 152

The Sustainable Development Goals and the Transformative Role of Universities: John Robinson in conversation with Irena Creed, Erica Di Ruggiero, and Andrea Cuesta Claros

Join in-house and international champions of sustainability John Robinson, Irena Creed, Erica Di Ruggiero and Andrea Cuesta Claros as they discuss how universities are transforming themselves to meet the sustainability challenge at home and internationally. In this moderated conversation and Q&A, our speakers will share their visions and experiences of unfolding transformation within and beyond the boundaries of universities.  They will also explore the UN sustainable development goal framework, highlight innovative examples of positive change and discuss opportunities for solutions co-creation with students, communities and others. 

Event will be in-person and livestreamed. Registration is available on the Eventbrite page for the event.

Register here by October 14th to reserve your spot in person OR Register for the virtual livestream here.

Join for the sustainability showcase in the entrance beforehand at 2:30pm

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

AA 319

Textile Tuesday: Repair Cafe 

Hosted in collaboration with the UTSC Library Makerspace and Department of Arts, Culture and Media, we will be learning how to hand-stitch to repair and extend the life of some of our favourite clothes! 

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

10 am to 4 pm

Meeting Place

Waste Wednesday: Battery and E-Waste drop-off collection

Drop-in, no need to sign up! Bring your battery and e-waste from your office or home for responsible recycling.

Thursday, October 20, 2022

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

BV Hallway

Circular Economy Thursday: Regenesis UTSC Freestore pop up

Drop-in, no need to sign up! Donate your gently used household items for students.

Items being accepted: E-waste, bedding, dishes, cookware, utensils, kitchen appliances, cleaning supplies

Follow @regenesisutsc for more information!

Friday, October 21, 2022

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Catalyst Centre, EV 151 & 152

Real Talks Session: Waste Reduction & Culture

Join the International Student Centre and the Sustainability Office in a lunchtime discussion on the topic of waste reduction and how it can be shaped by culture. Refreshments will be served at this event. If you have any dietary needs, please share them via email to isc.utsc@utoronto.ca

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