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Zero Waste Living Ideas, Tools, and Everyday Action from the Zero Waste Committee

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At our latest Zero Waste Committee meeting, we explored everyday strategies that help us live live more thoughtfully and produce less garbage. Note: Tackling the global waste crisis requires more than individual action. Industries and governments must take responsibility for redesigning systems, reducing packaging, and investing in circular solutions. But that doesn’t mean our personal […]

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Celebrating Dr. Tara Moreau: A Leader in Sustainability and Local Food Systems

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science.ubc.ca/faculty/work/service We are excited to celebrate Dr. Tara Moreau, Associate Director of Sustainability & Community Programs at the UBC Botanical Garden, for her amazing contributions to UBC Science’s mission and for her commitment to sustainable food systems. Tara was recently recognized as a UBC staff member who has made a big, positive impact on the

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Vancouver Landmarks Turning Green for Waste Reduction Week

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October 1, 2024 Vancouver Landmarks Turning Green for Waste Reduction Week Celebrating waste reduction for a  brighter future The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is proud to announce the second annual Vancouver Goes Green initiative in honour of Waste Reduction Week. Several iconic landmarks across Vancouver, including City Hall, Burrard Bridge, Vancouver Convention Center, the

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Solid Waste Management in Vancouver: Special Guest Presenter

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Waste reduction enthusiasts are invited to our upcoming SPEC Zero Waste Committee meeting, which will feature a special guest presentation from Metro Vancouver. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the latest updates on the regional solid waste management plan, directly from those driving the system. What is the Solid Waste Management Plan?

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Article: These Canadians want the ‘right to repair’ their stuff: ‘We can’t continue on the same way of consuming’ – Globe and Mail

Repair Cafe, Zero-Waste /

At our recent repair café event, we were excited to see the community come together to fix their broken items, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Our efforts, alongside those of other repair cafés across Metro Vancouver, were recently highlighted in an article by The Globe and Mail that explores the broader impact of the repair

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