PPG Presents Days of Awareness – October 2024

Circular Economy Month is Canada’s public awareness campaign dedicated to educating and empowering Canadians to support an economy that delivers on the most important values of Canadians: protecting the planet and prioritizing people. During October, individuals, governments, organizations, and schools across Canada are invited to learn about the circular economy, celebrate our individual and collective efforts, embrace circular solutions, and encourage others to take action.

Ways to Get Involved:

• PPG’s Recycling Collection Drive is happening between Oct 14-27: pay attention to updates on our website: https://partnersinprojectgreen.com/programs/recycling-collection-drive/
• Participate in PPG’s Materials Exchange Program (MEX) to divert waste from landfill: https://partnersinprojectgreen.com/programs/material-exchange/
• Take individual actions: https://circulareconomymonth.ca/how-to-get-involved/

Oct 2nd – International Day of Non-Violence; Rosh Hashanah

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness”. The resolution reaffirms “the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence” and the desire “to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence”.

Rosh Hashanah is the new year in Judaism and is celebrated between the evening of Wed, Oct 2 – Fri, Oct 4. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Apples and honey are a traditional food of the holiday which symbolize the hope for a sweet new year. Rosh Hashanah, also spelled Hashana or Ha-shanah, comes from Hebrew and most simply put, means “beginning of the year.” The phrase “shana tova”, which translates to “good year” is used as a greeting during this holiday.

World Habitat Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October. The Day focuses on the state of human settlements and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It also aims to remind people that they are responsible for the habitat of future generations. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) established World Habitat Day in 1985 through resolution 40/202. The Day was first celebrated in 1986.

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is, “it’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace”. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organizations, and communities.