About this Event
Interested in exploring how to 'live green' and discover small changes you can make towards a more sustainable world?
Small Changes, BIG Impact is a hybrid of market, festival, and science fair designed to showcase the positive impacts of a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle on health, the environment, farmed animals and food security.
This event is for the whole family. Here what you can expect:
*The chance to get up close and personal with sustainability and climate experts on a variety of topics
*Electric vehicle test drives by
*A drop off station for small electronics for proper recycling courtesy of 1-800-GOT-JUNK
*Discover and enjoy plant-based foods and baked goods
*Start your holiday shopping early with sustainable goods, skin care, handmade items and more from local businesses
*sample Beyond Meat's Steak tips at the So Daam Korean booth
and much more!
Our goal is to encourage visitors to find ways to add sustainable habits to their lives and more plants to their plates for their personal health, animal protection and the health of the planet.
BONUS: Online ticket holders will receive a special gift from Beyond Meat, Yves or Maison Riviera! Plus, avoid lining up at the door and walk right in!
VegTO members save 15% with the discount code from your digital deals card.
A charitable organization, VegTO is Toronto’s go-to resource for all things vegan. For over 80 years the Toronto Vegetarian Association (now VegTO) has worked to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more compassionate lifestyle.
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Make Your Money Matter
Host: Tiffany Wong, Founder, Uplift Collective
Info: Many of us struggle with apathy in thinking that one person can't make a difference but if the current trade war has proven anything, it's that our choices are more impactful than we think. Discover how everyday purchases can change what companies sell and what really motivates and moves big businesses.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
The Truth About Sustainability in The Corporate World
Host: Caitlyn North, Co-Chair, VegTO Events Committee
Info: What does it take to implement sustainable business practices? Join Tyra Jamieson, Climate Strategy Analyst at Choice Properties, for a conversation about sustainability through a corporate lens. We’ll unpack greenwashing, corporate responsibility, what sustainability really looks like behind the scenes, and much more.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Eating For The Planet
Host: Matt Noble, Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank
Info: Matt Noble, of Toronto's Vegetarian Food Bank, and Nital Jethalal, from the Institute for Future Food Systems share some jaw-dropping facts and stats to show how our food choices can save our forest, oceans, animals, and slow global warming.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
What Gets Measured Gets Changed: Connecting Food, Footprints & Choices
Host: Michelle Li, Founder, Clever Carbon
Info: What’s the carbon footprint of your favourite meal—and how does it compare with your other everyday choices? Join Michelle Li, founder of clever carbon and an internationally recognized climate champion who has spoken at SXSW, the United Nations, Bloomberg, and more, for a fun, interactive session packed with trivia and surprising comparisons. Discover how measuring our impact can inform our choices, starting with what’s on our plates.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Climate in Context: The Power of Maps
Host: Chris North, Geographic Information Systems Consultant
Info: Maps do more than help us navigate. They help us understand how our world is changing and reveal connections that might otherwise go unnoticed. In this engaging session, Chris North will share how geographic data and mapping technology can help people explore climate-related challenges, communicate complex information, and make better-informed decisions.
Event venue & nearby stays
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto, Canada
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