Zero Waste Series
The Zero Waste Series is made possible through a partnership with the District of Squamish. Workshops and events in this series focus on eliminating waste going to the landfill through repairing, re-using, repurposing, reducing and recovering (upcycling).
HOW TO SIGN UP & COSTS:
Most zero waste workshops are by donation. The donations help us cover material costs and ensure we can keep running these workshops at no or a very low cost for the community in the future. Once we publish the event, we will share the sign-up/ registration link here and on our Squamish CAN facebook page (events).
CONTACT:
Zero Waste Series Coordinator: Ari@squamishcan.net
Stay posted, sign up for our monthly newsletter to hear about upcoming events!
Zero Waste Community Meet-Ups
Join us for a virtual community discussion. We want to provide a place for questions, ideas, and community surrounding zero waste initiatives and conversations. If you want to learn more about our mission, or you have some ideas on changes you'd like to see please come and share your voice.
If you have any questions, please email Ari@squamishcan.net
Next Meeting:
If you are interested in volunteering or joining the Zero Waste Action team, please email us at Ari@squamishcan.net
Zero Waste Series 2021 - Events and Workshops
More Workshops &
Events coming soon!
Zero Waste Series 2020 - Past Events and Workshops
Zero Waste
Around the Home
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
6:30 pm – 8:30pm
Brennan Park Recreation Centre,
Black Tusk Room
Come join us for a fun evening workshop of creating a zero-waste household product.
By donation.
Monday, March 2, 2020
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The 55 Activity Centre
Learn how to mend and repair holes in your clothes.
More details coming soon.
By donation.
Mending
Workshop
ReUse It
Fair 2020
December 7 - 11, 2020
Let's make malt tote bags together:
Join us for this free, COVID-safe, at-home, zero waste crafting workshop!
A-FRAME Brewing Company and Backcountry Brewing have generously donated their malt bags to divert their waste from the landfill.
Register by emailing canzerowaste@gmail.com with your name and address, and we will fill you in on when you can expect a drop-off of materials.
PS: These bags also make for a great and unique gift bag!
Turn Trash into a Tote
Zero Waste
Around the Home
December 2020
TBA
Due to COIVD-19 we will not have an in person workshop this year but we will be sharing tips and trick for zero waste decorations, wrappings and gifts on our Squamish CAN Facebook page - make sure to follow us!
Want to get involved?
Have an idea for a zero waste workshops or event?
To run these Zero Waste events and workshops we rely on our amazing volunteers.
If you would like to get involved, please reach out to us! Email canzerowaste@gmail.com
Volunteer
with us!
Past Zero Waste Events
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Repair Cafe - Spring: June 08, 2019
When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 9am – 1pm
Where: Black Tusk Room, Brennan Park
More info HERE
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ReUse It Fair 2019:
When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 9am – 1pm
Where: Black Tusk Room, Brennan Park
More info HERE
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1st Community-Wide Clothing Swap
When: Sunday, September 8th, 2019, 10am – 1pm
Where: Black Tusk Room, Brennan Park
Exchange your previously loved clothing for something new at our first community-wide clothing swap. Free entry with donated clothing, $5 empty-handed. All proceeds’ will go to Squamish CAN’s efforts to reduce waste in Squamish.
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Repair Café - Fall
When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 9am – 1pm
Where: Black Tusk Room, Brennan Park
Need something fixed? Whether it’s missing buttons, a crooked stool, a broken photo frame or jewelry with a wacky clasp, bring it to the Repair Café! Over tea and a muffin, skilled volunteers will help you through the repair for free! More info HERE
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Zero Waste Around the Holidays
When: Thursday, December 12th, 2019, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Activity Room 55, Brennan Park
Come join us for a fun evening workshop of creating Christmas ornaments out of upcycled and/or natural materials. We will have two or three different options for ornaments to be created. There will also be a short presentation about reducing waste & recycling around the holiday season. Materials, hot beverages and snacks provided.
