Let’s start a journey uncovering some of the best ways to coach your community toward using less plastic. Beginning with informative presentations to help us set the stage and start off with common understanding, we will then break into groups to learn from each other and brainstorm new ideas together.

– HOW IT WORKS –

1) We start with some great presentations!

topic: A Base of Plastics Knowledge with Jodi Tomchyshyn London, JTL Squared Consulting
topic: Reuse Inspirations & Infrastructure with John MacInnes, Earthware
topic: Shifting Plastic Use Behaviour with Rosemary Cooper, Share Reuse Repair Initiative
topic: The Ocean Friendly Business Program with Lilly Woodbury, Surfrider Canada

2) Then we will head into Breakout Groups

Each break-out group will be led by those with a hands-on knowledge to help provide relevant information and ensure everyone takes time to contribute their current practices and new ideas. 

In each room (we are stacking the decks!) we will include thought leaders who will bring their best practices and current ideas that are being applied throughout the province. The number of people participating in the event will determine if and how often we switch rooms to take part in more than one conversation.

Breakout 1: Introducing reusables to a community
Led by Cody Irwin, ShareWares | Rhiannon Moore, City of Victoria | Ingalisa Burns, Let’s Talk Trash

Breakout 2: Educating your community / Leveraging your community’s unique culture
Led by Tamara Shulman, Tamara Shulman & Associates | Tai Uhlman, Let’s Talk Trash

Breakout 3: Advocacy and lobby best practices for the right local policies
Led by Sue Maxwell, Zero Waste BC & Kris Ord, KO Consulting

FAQ: But, what if I want to be in all the breakout rooms!
We know, right! We suggest sending more of your team members to branch out, but also know everyone will receive a post-discussion summary from each topic room.

– COST –

$25 CWMA Members | $30 Non-Members/Friends

+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these, dedicated patronage from sponsors, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits, please be in touch.