Zero Waste for Homes - GFF 2018 Prep

(DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Wednesday, January 10 - 6pm to 9pm at Red Deer College - room 2905

This seminar is in support and preparation for the 2018 Garbage-Free February Challenge, hosted by ReThink Red Deer.

It's perfect for individuals and families of all sizes! 

You'll learn and experience how to drastically reduce household trash, single-use plastics, needless toxic cleaning products, and processed foods.  

Guest speakers include:

Rene Michalak - Garbage-Free February founder

More speakers TBA

SEMINAR OUTLINE:

Part 1: It’s Time to Reduce Waste

• Understanding Linear & Circular Economies
• How Much Do Canadians Waste?
• Where Does It Go?
• How Does Your Community Stack Up?

Part 2: Introducing Red Deer's Waste Management Master Plan 

• How Can You Participate?
  • Plastics and plastic pollution
  • How to make less trash
  • Home methods and organization for less waste
  • Cleaning and personal care solutions
  • How to live as an empowered consumer 

Part 3: Beyond Recycling to Reduce, Reuse, and Rethink! 

• Why Reduce and Reuse?
• How to Rethink
• Brainstorm: Ideas for Community Action

Part 4: Conclusion and Next Steps

• Take on the Garbage-Free February Challenge
• Attend the EcoLiving Fair + Workshops

YOU'LL ALSO LEARN HOW TO:

• Make toothpowder/paste, nut milk, and cleaning products
• Organize your kitchen to easily and cost effectively prepare simple meals from whole foods
• Shop zero waste and how to limit your trash when traveling
• Simplify and de-clutter your life
• Use the resources available through the Recycling Council of Alberta