Energy and Climate Change Team City of Guelph

Unnecessary waste is spoooooky! For Halloween this year, I will create a low-waste costume for myself or someone else in my family (pet, child, spouse) and share a photo of the final result in the feed.

Donating gently used goods not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate items at least 1 times through a local shop or drop box in the next two weeks instead of throwing them away.

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

Fallen leaves, logs, and brush provide shelter and food for wildlife. I will leave natural features in my yard or community space to help strengthen biodiversity and soil resilience.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will turn off lights, electronics, and appliances when not in use to save energy.

I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!

I will pack waste-free or low-waste snacks (e.g., fruit, homemade snacks, bulk snacks in reusable containers) when I'm on-the-go, instead of buying individually packaged items.

I will explore alternatives to using a car — such as walking, biking, carpooling, micro-mobility options, or public transit to reduce my carbon footprint. I will use alternative transit 1 mile(s) per day.

The Upcycled Dinner celebrates food rescue and food security as part of Waste Reduction Week and Circular Economy Month. The Upcycled Dinner is a free community meal that celebrates food rescue and food security as part of Waste Reduction Week and Circular Economy Month. – This year, our event will take place on Friday October 23th, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm at All Saint’s Lutheran Anglican Church, 210 Silvercreek Parkway North. The event is in collaboration with The City of Guelph. We will enjoy our meal made of rescued and upcycled food from 6-7, and then enjoy dessert and presentations from our partners. Please register, as space is limited. The Upcycled Dinner is free to attend, but donations are accepted and appreciated.

I will learn how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and share my meal makeover ideas in the feed.