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 Olympic Torch, and BC Place, will light up green on October 22nd, symbolizing the city’s commitment to environmental conservation and waste reduction.
This display of green will serve as a reminder of the urgent need to address waste-related issues and promote sustainable living practices within the community.
SPEC invites residents, businesses, and visitors to join by tuning their smart lights to green from October 21st-27th, showing their solidarity with the cause.
Where?
The following Landmarks will be lit up on Tuesday, October 22nd:
City Hall
Burrard Bridge
BC Place
Canada Place Sails
Pacific Coliseum
Jack Chow Building
To learn more about Waste Reduction Week, visit Circular Innovation Council’s website about the larger Circular Economy Month movement.
Learn more about what SPEC is doing and get involved in waste reduction in your community through SPEC’s Zero-Waste Committee!
Thank you to SPEC Repair Cafe Coordinator, Brian Wong, for his dedication to waste reduction in Vancouver and for the coordination of these lightings.
