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Waste reduction week Oct 20-26 2025

Waste Reduction Week 2025

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Join us for six themed days of action dedicated to reducing waste, raising awareness, and embracing circular solutions as part of Canada’s Waste Reduction Week! Every day will center on a different theme. Watch for daily posts, tips, and challenges to help you reduce your environmental footprint.

Follow us on our Instagram @ur.sustainability and participate by applying the daily theme tips in your routines.

Date

Theme

Challenge

Mon, Oct 20

Construction & Renovation Waste

Notice recycling stations or reused building materials on campus

Tues, Oct 21

Textiles

Mend or donate a clothing item

Wed, Oct 22

Electronics

Recycle an old battery or electronic

Thur, Oct 23

Plastics

Skip single-use plastics

Fri, Oct 24

Food Waste

Plan a meal using leftovers

Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26

Share, Repair, Reuse

Repurpose or upcycle something