Waste Reduction Week: October 20th - 26th, 2025

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Waste Reduction Week is a national campaign that takes a hard look at Canada's trash.

As part of October's wider Circular Economy Month, this week also celebrates innovative designs, smart policies, and thoughtful everyday habits that help Canadians keep resources circulating and out of the landfill. Waste reduction is a key component of a Circular Economy.

Each day week has a specific theme - check the links below for more information on each topic, as well as related campaigns:

Monday, October 20th: Construction

  • Reuse building materials, salvage usable components and use deconstruction techniques to keep waste out of landfills.

Tuesday, October 21st: Textiles

  • Rethink fast fashion by donating clothing, choosing reused and sustainable fabrics and extend garment life by reusing, repurposing or simply wearing what we already own more often. 
  • Participate in the Warm Hearts Jacket Repair Project, which repairs donated winter clothing and passes them on to community organizations in Saskatchewan

Wednesday, October 22nd: Electronics

  • Consider repairing or upgrading electronics yourself to reduce e-waste.

Thursday, October 23rd: Plastics

  • Use reusable food and drink containers, such as refillable water bottles and durable storage options, instead of single-use plastics.

Friday, October 24th: Food Waste

  • Plan meals and store food properly to maximize its lifespan. Composting scraps is a great way to reduce both food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Make sure food scraps and spoiled food become compost, not trash - whether at home or in a municipal program.

Saturday/Sunday, October 25th/26th: Share, Reuse & Repair

  • Wrap up the week by sharing items, participating in repair cafés and finding creative ways to give household goods a second life.
  • Attend or volunteer with a local repair cafe - pop-up, one day events where the public can bring in household items to be fixed for free by volunteers!

 

More Waste Reduction Week resources from the Circular Innovation Council:

Waste Reduction Week Themes: Facts & Stats

Waste Reduction Week / Circular Economy Month Resource Library

Promotional Resources for Social Media

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Join the other concerned Canadians planning activities that promote waste-free households, workplaces, schools and communities. Check here for social media resources you can use to promote Waste Reduction Week to the public, businesses, schools and communities.