Why We Recycle Recycling is the last of the 3 R’s, and is an important part of cutting down on how much garbage we put in landfills. Recycling allows us to reuse some of the materials from our waste– whether it be in factories to make new products, or in our gardens to grow vegetables. …
What’s up with Waste? Waste plays a big part in our daily lives, and a huge role in city planning. Waste will pile up in landfills, pollute waterways, and contribute to climate change if not properly managed. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about how to cut back on the amount of waste…
With New Years approaching, many of us find ourselves thinking about the future, new beginnings, and upcoming plans. You may be sitting down to write a list of resolutions or preparing for a big party. I find myself thinking of our planet and its future. The commercialization of holidays has led them all to be…
The Fall Clothing Swap is Back! It’s here! This fall on October 20 2023 from 4pm – 7pm, join Green Venture and your local #HamOnt community and #shoptheswap! We will have tons of FREE clothing for you to choose from at EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive. Participation is on a pay what you can basis with…
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Hi I’m Parker Johnston, an intern with Green Venture. I love fashion and the environment – with the expectations of fast-fashion in our society these traits may seem to conflict, but for me they go hand in hand. I love thrifting, patchwork, and finding out how to make something new out of what I already…
“We are all stewards of the earth, not owners. By participating in this program, I am helping improve my tiny corner of the earth and spread awareness to others.” Serena, Fall 2021 alum This past fall students from across Hamilton came together to participate in Green Venture’s Youth Stewardship and Professional Skills Program. Previously, students…
As part of our #OctoberRethink campaign to RETHINK our habits to reduce waste, let’s take a look at the bigger picture of waste reduction and management. Over the last few decades (and even more so in recent years) we have started recognizing the importance of waste reduction. Waste Production in Hamilton When the Master…
Halloween season is upon us! Many of us at Green Venture LOVE Halloween, but we don’t love the waste that comes with it. Here are our favourite easy tips for cutting down on the waste – but not the fun – of Halloween! Pumpkins In Canada, we grow roughly 80,000 tonnes of pumpkins each…
Zero Waste (or Lower Waste) Parties for Kids As things begin to open back up and many kids return to school, we may start seeing an increase in an event that has been a distant memory for many of us: children’s birthday parties with other people present. As much as our Kindergartener loved his…
Did you know that more than 30% of food produced in Canada is wasted? That adds up to about $49 billion dollars worth of food. When we add the cost of resources, energy, and labour that went into producing this food, that cost rises to over $100 billion annually. Not only is this incredibly wasteful…