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Our History:
The Waste Reduction Group (WRG), an ad-hoc committee of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA), was founded in 2019 with the goal of improving the effectiveness of waste reduction efforts in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood.
Since then, our team has continued to grow while steadily increasing its efforts and expanding its network of charity partners.
Our Mission:
 
1)    To increase our community’s awareness of environmental concerns and the steps that can be taken to address these issues
Knowledge is power, and we’re always working to educate ourselves and our communities. To this end, our members regularly host and participate in educational and awareness-raising events. We also take part in larger efforts, such as World Cleanup Day, and share helpful information at all our events.
 
2)    To encourage our community members to rethink their consumption and disposal habits
We’re passionate advocates of the many Rs of sustainable living, and our members regularly participate in relevant programs and events, such as the City of Toronto’s 3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program and Environment Day. While we also support 14R and 12R models of sustainability, our group currently endorses an 11RE approach to sustainability and focuses on raising awareness about the 10 REs before REcycling: REfuse, REduce, REcover, REfill, REpair, REpurpose, REthink, REgift, REuse, and REstore. This is what our REmarket event is all about!
 
3)    To redirect usable and recyclable materials away from landfills
We host fun, educational, and community-oriented events, such as our triannual REmarket event, which collects material donations for numerous local charity partners and typically features a free market (FreeMarket) and repair café component.
 
4)    To serve our community and represent its interests and values
The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is a diverse, vibrant community comprised of individuals, families, and businesses from all backgrounds. Our residents and other community members share our passion for creating a neighbourhood that is safe, sustainable, and welcoming to all.
 
 
Our Activities:
 
We have a dedicated group of volunteers who enjoy planning fun and educational events for our neighbourhood.
We run a local event called REmarket several times throughout the year and participate in a number of other events and initiatives, including:
●      The City of Toronto’s Environment Day and 3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program training
●      Cleanup Day with our local BIA
●      World Cleanup Day
●      The St. Lawrence Market’s Community Harvest Festival
●      Monthly SLNA meetings 
We’ve also started working on several new WRG-led programs, such as our Cigarette Waste Project and St. Lawrence Reduces.


Our Team:
 
We’re a vibrant, energetic group with great enthusiasm for protecting the environment and uplifting our local communities.
 
Our team comprises community members from varying backgrounds—something we believe helps us represent the interests of our neighbourhood, which is known for its socioeconomic and cultural diversity.
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Want to join our volunteer team?
We offer various volunteer opportunities throughout the year and don’t require a minimum time commitment. Because they’re designed to be flexible, our volunteer roles will suit just about any schedule!
Use the button below to learn more about volunteering with us.
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President:  Stewart Linton (2027)
VP Marketing: Sharon McMillan (2026)
Treasurer: 
Secretary: Loretta Allen (2027)
Director: Joe Cadeau (2028)
Director: Kathryn Froh (2028)
Director: Nancy Fung (2026)
Director: Ken Jackson (2026)
Director: Stella Rossovskaia (2028)

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