On April 29th, 2025, Partners in Project Green’s Circular Economy Leaders Consortium (CEC) was hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The group first heard about TMU’s many waste reduction initiatives focused on high impact areas of the campus to achieve the goals of their Zero Waste Strategy. Some of the initiatives mentioned include the use of a reusable food container program, furniture rehome program, repair cafes, and Waste Wizard, a QR code to support students in proper waste sorting practices.
The group was then taken on a tour to the university’s two rooftop gardens where they learned about urban agriculture. The gardens are run by a small group of staff and supported by several passionate students. The gardens included pollinator gardens and edible gardens with different herbs and produce.
Before sitting down for an informal networking lunch, the group was then taken to the FreeStore which is a reuse marketplace where students can bring items they no longer need and can pick up other used items for free.
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Thank you TMU for your hospitality and the informative tour and presentation!
The Circular Economy Leaders Consortium, offered by Partners in Project Green, is an exclusive group of sustainability professionals seeking to achieve measurable waste prevention and diversion goals with a focus on facility waste management and operations. Contact Chaya.Chengappa@trca.ca for more info!