Learn about ways to reduce waste during Waste Reduction Week (October 21 to 27)

How can reducing waste help you save money and protect the environment?

That’s the topic of discussion for this Waste Reduction Week (October 21 to 27). As part of celebrating Circular Economy Month, Waste Reduction Week is an opportunity to learn more about specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy through daily themes.

Themes for this week:

• Monday, October 21 – Repair Monday
• Tuesday, October 22 – Textile Tuesday
• Wednesday, October 23 – E-Waste Wednesday
• Thursday, October 24 – Plastic Thursday
• Friday, October 25 – Food Waste Friday
• Saturday, October 26 – Sharing Economy Saturday
• Sunday, October 27 – Swap Sunday

Interested in learning more? Check out daily themed posts on our social media platforms (@RegionOfDurham) with the hashtag #DurhamWaste! Learn more at durham.ca/waste.