Waste Reduction Week 2025 starts on Tuesday, October 21st, and runs until Saturday, October 26th. All events are free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted.
Ecology North invites the public to attend our annual Waste Reduction Week, taking place October 21-26. Join us for a week of fun events!
Challenge yourself throughout the month to upcycle scrap fabrics into art. Register with Makerspace, and then bring your finished creations to the Clothing Swap (more info below) on October 26, where the public will vote on the winners across three categories.
Tuesday, October 21
Waste Forum – 7-9 p.m. – Northern United Place auditorium
Join experts for a discussion on waste management and reduction strategies in the territory. Snacks provided!
Wednesday, October 22
Waste Trivia – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Elks Lodge #314
Know a lot about plastic? Want to show off your composting facts? Come win some prizes at trivia night!
Thursday, October 23
Candied Fruit Peels – 3:45-5:45 p.m. – École Įtłʼǫ̀ – 5700 51A Avenue
Turn your citrus peels into delicious candy! This zero-waste, DIY workshop a-peels to those with a sweet tooth. Save your peels (freeze them ahead of time) and bring them in, materials also provided.
Textile Repair Night – 6-8 p.m. – Makerspace YK – 5001 Forrest Drive
Join experts for an evening of free mending and repair. Bring your clothes and learn how these materials can be fixed.
Friday, October 24
Cardboard Clay – 6-8 p.m. – Makerspace YK – 5001 Forrest Drive CANCELLED
Turn your cardboard into clay masterpieces at this zero-waste, DIY workshop. Make bowls, sculptures and more!
Saturday, October 25
Clothing Swap: Drop Off – 6-7 p.m. – Mildred Hall School
Drop off your gently used clothes, books, and puzzles ahead of the swap.
Sunday, October 26
Clothing Swap – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Mildred Hall School
Bring your own bag and load up on some fabulous new-to-you items. While you’re there, come vote on projects created during the Fabric Scrap Challenge – more info below!
Fabric Scrap Challenge – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Mildred Hall School
Enjoy a warm drink and vote for your favourite pieces created over the course of the month. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m.
Waste reduction is a form of climate action. These days, we all need to take climate action both individually and collectively. Our aim is to encourage waste reduction practices through these events. We hope to see you there!
For more information, please call the office at 867-873-6019, or email events@ecologynorth.ca.
