Learn it, Live it: Everyday Sustainability

Are you an 18 to 30-year old interested in learning about living a more sustainable life? The City of St. John's invites you to join us for a free event focused on practical ways to contribute to a more sustainable future. Sustainability is one of the City's strategic directions. This event supports the City's role as a climate leader as outlined in Resilient St. John’s, our plan to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. Learn more about the event below.

Date: Thursday, June 26

Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: St. John's Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road

This event location is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and a GoBus stop. More information about the venue can be found at sjfm.ca. For further inquiries about accommodations or accessibility, please call (709) 576-8510 or email engage@stjohns.ca. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Space is limited, register today!

Interactive Stations

Hands-on learning from organizations promoting sustainable practices including:

NewfoundSAND: NewfoundSand turns glass waste into reusable sand to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability.
Stewardship Association of Municipalities: The Stewardship Association of Municipalities (SAM) is comprised of a network of municipalities who have formally committed to the practice of environmental stewardship in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Stewardship Association of Municipalities Inc works with the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV) in NL to secure, enhance, & restore important wildlife habitat (wetlands, uplands, coastal areas, & species at risk habitat) within municipal planning boundaries. 
Take Charge NL:takeCHARGE provides rebates, tips, contests, and lively discussion of the best ways to save energy and save money!
Metrobus: Metrobus provides public transportation services within St. John's, Mount Pearl & Paradise. Metrobus is undertaking projects to help reduce transit emissions in the metro region.
econext: econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador through a focus in three areas of activity: innovation, workforce, and net zero. econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development.

City of St. John's Waste and Recycling: responsible for providing curbside waste collection for St. John’s residents, including garbage collection, the curbside recycling program, and the future compost program.
City of St. John's Sustainability: responsible for clean economic development strategy as outlined in ⁠Resilient St. John's, our community's combined plan to address climate change mitigation and adaptation.

City of St. John's Emergency and Safety Services: the Emergency and Continuity Management program ensures that the City is operationally ready to respond in practical and productive ways to internal and external emergency situations.

Sustainable City Presentation

This short presentation will provide insight into the City's commitment to sustainability.

Trivia

Finish off the evening with some popcorn and a round of trivia. Prizes to be won!