Waste Reduction Week in Canada 2016
Waste Reduction Week in Canada, a coalition of environmental non-profit and government organizations from the 13 participating provinces/territories, are asking municipalities, businesses, and schools across Canada to demonstrate their commitment and accomplishments in waste reduction by proclaiming Oct. 17–23, 2016 as Waste Reduction Week in Canada.
Schools have long been sustainability champions that instill life-long environmental awareness and responsibility in students. Schools themselves act as important examples within their community by operating and managing their affairs while contributing positively to the environment. We hope your school will take this opportunity to support a national campaign that builds awareness around issues of sustainable and responsible consumption; encourages choice for more responsible products/services; and promotes actions that reduce disposal and conserve natural resources.
Proclamations
Proclaiming Waste Reduction Week and holding events helps promote your school’s leadership in waste reduction and provides an educational opportunity for your students and their parents.
To proclaim Waste Reduction Week in Canada follow these simple steps:
1Complete the attached certificate and include your school’s logo on the bottom right. You are welcome to use your own certificate template instead, if desired.
2Visit upload the completed certificate, or email your completed certificate to .
Once submitted, your organization’s proclamation will be posted to 1-3 business days.
Promotion
Schools are encouraged to hold events that showcase and celebrate sustainability. Register and view events online at
Broadcast your proclamation to the school community by announcing it during daily announcements, assembly, or newsletter.
You can also support Waste Reduction Week in Canada through social media using hashtag #WasteReductionWeek in your communications. Share ideas, stories, and pictures of waste reduction initiatives to demonstrate commitment to reducing waste.
Please join municipalities, schools, and other organizations across Canada by proclaiming Oct. 17 - 23, 2016 as Waste Reduction Week.
@WRWCanada #WasteReductionWeek
Plastic Bag Grab challenge returns
The Plastic Bag Grab challenge is back again for 2017! Last year, more than 400 schools across Canada participated in the challenge and collected more than 2 million plastic bags, which recycled into small pellets and used to make a variety of new products.
Elementary schools from across Canada are challenged to collect as many plastic bags as they can for recycling during Earth Week (April 16 – 22, 2017). Top schools in each province and territory that collect the most plastic bags for recycling are eligible to win cash prizes that can be used for schools’ environmental initiatives!
For more information, including rules, contest prizes, and registration, visit plasticbaggrab.com.
St. Sofia Byzantine Catholic Elementary School
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hereby recognizes
Waste Reduction Week in Canada Oct. 17-23, 2016
As an organization, we are committed to reducing our waste, conserving resources, and educating our students and the community about sustainable living.
We recognize the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of resources as global environmental problems and endeavor to take the lead in our community toward environmental sustainability.
We have declared Oct. 17-23, 2016 Waste Reduction Week in
St. Sofia Byzantine Catholic Elementary School
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School
Myroslav BaranOctober 12, 2016
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Signed Date
Myroslav Baran, Teacher and Eco-Lead
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Name and Position
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