About this Event
The event is a family-friendly, illustrated talk about litter, littering, and solutions. Presenter Sheila White blends sing-along songs, amazing information, and a how-to guide to waste management in a fun presentation suitable for all ages.
You will also learn about Town of Ajax's pet waste program, mature tree conservation program and other sustainability inititives as well as Durham Region's waste management and many giveaways.
Date: October 31 (Sat)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch – Rotary Room (55 Harwood Avenue South)
Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are also welcome.
About the guest speaker:
Sheila is an advocate for circular economy and action on litter prevention in areas like the City of Toronto. She is the co-founder of the Litter Prevention Program, whose mandate is to lower the overall rate of littering. Outside of her work in litter prevention, she has also won the 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal and 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal at the Province of Nova Scotia and is an author of the novel “The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White”. Learn more about Sheila: Sheila White’s website
(Photo from Sheila's website)
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Doors Open
Info: Doors Open and Welcoming
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:50 AM
Litter-ature: A Litter Prevention Learning Session
Host: Shiela White
Info: Presenter Sheila White blends sing-along songs, amazing information, and a how-to guide to waste management in a fun presentation suitable for all ages.
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Plastic Waste, Trash Trap and litter solutions
Host: Ruaidhri Neville
Info: Presenter Ruaidhri Neville from U of T Trash Team will share about plastic waste, the waste hierarchy and solutions including litter traps
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Town of Ajax Pet Waste Program
Host: Alec Tam
Info: Learn about Town of Ajax's Pet Waste Program and how you can participate
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Town of Ajax Mature Tree Conservation Program
Host: Emily Whitehead
Info: Learn about the benefits of Town of Ajax's tree conservation program
🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:35 PM
An Introduction to Durham Region Waste Management
Host: Durham Region Waste Management
Info: Learn about Durham Region's waste management and how to properly dispose of your household waste
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:00 PM
Booth's & Giveaways
Host: Sustainable Ajax
Info: Explore the booths, chat with our speaker's or ask questions about waste management
Event venue & nearby stays
Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Canada
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