In response to concerns over increases in plastic pollution and to the federal government's decision to ban single-use plastic items, the City of Toronto is pushing ahead with a Single-Use Takeaway Items Reduction Strategy focused on reducing disposable, unrecyclable waste.

Learn about the challenges, opportunities, and tips related to switching from single-use to reusable foodware materials.

Rafaela F. Gutierrez, co-founder of the University of Toronto Trash Team and Emily Alfred, a Senior Campaigner with the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), will share results from a recent project to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing reusables programs in local businesses within the City of Toronto.

This Live & Online presentation is part of Toronto Public Library's Our Fragile Planet program series, supported by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF).

This 1-hour program will be recorded and available for replay at this same link for a week after airing.

You can also watch the live stream in person, in-branch at the following locations:

Questions about online programs? Please email us at programproposals@tpl.ca

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca

Ditching Disposables: How to Reduce Plastic Pollution From Single-use Foodware