A Greener Future

In her second year volunteering with us, Emily attended both Nurdle Hunts and Love Your Lakes cleanups. From Emily: "Volunteering with A Greener Future has been such an amazing experience for me, that has left me coming back event after event. As someone passionate and committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, I have found my volunteering experience with A Greener Future to be very fulfilling. It not only enables me to contribute positively to my community but also empowers me to actively enhance our shared environment. Also, the team is so incredibly welcoming, kind, and inspiring, which makes the events even more enjoyable! I have met so many great people through this organization, and have loved seeing their growth and success!" Thank you, Emily! 💚 Stay tuned for more spotlights on the amazing volunteers helping us create a greener future! #VolunteerSpotlight #AGreenerFuture #CommunityHeroes #LitterCleanup #MakingADifference

Nicole’s dedication to the environment shines through her involvement in all three of our programs! With 8 hours spent volunteering across 4 cleanups, her passion for protecting our planet is truly inspiring. Thank you, Nicole Moffat, for your unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in your community and beyond! 💚 Stay tuned for more spotlights on the amazing volunteers helping us create a greener future! #VolunteerSpotlight #AGreenerFuture #CommunityHeroes #LitterCleanup #MakingADifference

🌱 I'm prepping to hire for 2025 at A Greener Future 🌱 I'm excited to announce that we'll be looking for 8-10 passionate young people (18+) to join our seasonal team, working along the shores of Lake Ontario between Hamilton and Oshawa from April to September 2025. Last year, we received over 250 applications and conducted 80+ interviews. While I met some incredible individuals, the process was time-consuming, and unfortunately, we couldn’t hire everyone. This year, I’m changing things up: - I’ll be reaching out to top candidates from last year to offer them another opportunity to interview. - Before posting the positions publicly, I’m seeking recommendations from my network. If you know someone who is passionate about the environment, has a great attitude, and can lead litter cleanups, please connect us! Also, I’d love book recommendations on leading a fast-paced team, addressing eco-anxiety, and making our summer efforts as impactful as possible—for both the environment and our team. 📚 Looking forward to an impactful 2025! 🌍 #Hiring #EnvironmentalJobs #Leadership #AGreenerFuture #EcoJobs

🌍 Waste Reduction Week, Part Two! 💡 Tomorrow is Plastics Thursday, which reminds us to reduce our plastic use by choosing reusable alternatives and recycling responsibly!⁠ ⁠ 💡 Next is Food Waste Friday, which reminds us to compost scraps and get creative with leftovers to reduce food waste!⁠ 💡 Next is Sharing Saturday, which reminds us to borrow, lend, and share items instead of buying new!⁠ ⁠ 💡 The final day is Swap Sunday, which reminds us that swapping gives items a new life and keeps them out of the landfill!⁠ For more resources and inspiration, visit the Circular Innovation Council's website!⁠ #WasteReductionWeek #RepairMonday #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularInnovation #SharingSaturday

🌍 It's Waste Reduction Week! 💡 Today is Repair Monday, which reminds us that fixing something is often a better solution than throwing it away. By repairing instead of replacing, we help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep useful items out of landfills! 💡 Tomorrow is Textile Tuesday, which reminds us to shop with sustainability and longevity in mind! 💡 Next is E-Waste Wednesday, which reminds us to repair, recycle or return used electronic devices instead of discarding them into landfills! For more resources and inspiration, visit the Circular Innovation Council's website! #WasteReductionWeek #RepairMonday #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularInnovation

Did you know that litter cleanups can do more than just beautify our communities? Cleanups help us understand the bigger picture of waste management. By tackling single-use items and wasteful habits, we can encourage circular economy practices like reducing, reusing, and buying second-hand. ♻️ The data collected from cleanups also sheds light on the types of waste we’re seeing the most and how we can change our behavior for a more sustainable future. 💚 #CircularEconomy #LitterCleanup #SustainableLiving #WasteReduction #AGreenerFuture

📣 BREAKING: Ontario’s top court has overturned the dismissal of Ecojustice Canada’s youth-led climate Charter case, allowing our clients’ challenge to ON gov’s climate target rollbacks to move forward. Read more about this landmark victory here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02TRCGp0 #MathurVOntario #ClimateChange #ClimateLitigation #GenClimateAction

As we're wrapping up our summer programs, we'd like to highlight some of our most dedicated volunteers! Hassan joined us this season with an incredible commitment to making a difference. With 26 hours of volunteering across 13 cleanups, his enthusiasm and positivity stood out every time. We're beyond grateful for all his hard work! 💚 Stay tuned for more spotlights on the amazing volunteers helping us create a greener future! #VolunteerSpotlight #AGreenerFuture #CommunityHeroes #LitterCleanup #MakingADifference

Earlier this year, artist Katherine Roesler used pieces of plastic from our litter cleanups to create this art piece for the team at 407 ETR. Take a closer look and see what identifiable objects you might find!

Most plastics are designed for single use, which not only wastes resources but also harms ecosystems. Plastic pollution is a key consequence of the linear model, resulting in over 400 million tons of plastic waste produced annually, much of which ends up in oceans, landfills, and ecosystems where it accumulates. By replacing single-use plastics with reusable or sustainable alternatives, we can significantly decrease the amount of waste entering the environment. Here’s how you can help: 💡 Choose reusable over single-use plastics. 💡 Support businesses innovating with sustainable alternatives. 💡 Participate in local cleanups or plastic reduction initiatives to make a direct impact. We can make a difference by embracing a circular economy and reducing plastic pollution! 🌱 - #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #WasteReduction #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyChoices #AGreenerFuture #ChooseReusable