Circular Economy Leaders Consortium (CEC) members are invited to join us on Tuesday June 16th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm for a special webinar showcasing employee engagement and food waste reduction.
The group will first hear about York Region’s waste management plan with a focus on food waste reduction components and alignments with broader regional strategies, highlighting collaboration with internal and external partners. They will also showcase how York Region has integrated food waste into annual waste audits to help inform programming and communications.
Next, the team will hear about the “Beyond the Green Bin” partnership manual and other tools that have been developed by the York Region Food Network to support individuals and organizations in reducing food waste. The tools will highlight how they can be used to build and strengthen the collaborations needed to advance food programming and food waste reduction.
Speakers
Julie Hordowick
Julie Hordowick is a longtime environmental professional passionate about building collaborative, community‑driven sustainability programs. For over a decade, she’s worked to champion circular economy ideas and support creative waste‑reduction solutions as part of York Region’s sustainable waste management team. Outside of work, Julie can usually be found in her garden or out bird‑watching—her favourite ways to recharge and stay connected to nature.
Kate Greavette
Always in awe to see the power that food has in bringing people together, Kate has worked at the intersection of food and community development since 2009. Kate’s background in urban agriculture, post-harvest processes and food policy, and her love of food growing and cooking aligns with her role of Executive Director of York Region Food Network and Co-Chair of York Region Food For Learning.
Chef Maxine Knight
With 26 years of professional culinary experience, Maxine is passionate about using food as a bridge to build stronger, more connected communities. As the Culinary Program Director at York Region Food Network for the past 8 years, Maxine’s focus has been on creating impactful programs that celebrate culture, promote sustainability and inclusivity. Her experience, vision, and commitment make her a driving force for positive change in the field.
Not a CEC Member but are interested in attending such events?
Contact Chaya Chengappa at Chaya.Chengappa@trca.ca to see if the Circular Economy Leaders Consortium is right for your organization.