In an
effort to raise awareness of environmental issues, Earth Day Canada organised a first-of-its-kind
event in Toronto, Ontario. The ‘Beyond
Green’ summit ran from October 25th to the 27th at the
University of Toronto, drawing more than 1,000 young Canadians aged 14 to 30
years old from inside the province and out.
Over 100
community groups and organisations were involved in dozens of panel discussions
and workgroups over the three days.
Keynote presenters included: Emily Hunter, the documentary filmmaker and
author; Majora Carter, urban revitalisation specialist; and Tom Rand, clean
energy champion. Perhaps most
importantly, the last hour-and-a-half of the event on Sunday afternoon was
devoted solely to ‘Action Panels’, i.e. how to turn the good ideas and
intentions from the event into tangible achievements. When it comes to environmental issues, making
people aware of them is only half the battle.
Encouraging them to change their behaviour takes a proper plan and the
perseverance to execute it.
Call2Recycle
partners with Earth Day Canada to educate and communicate the environmental
values of proper end-of-life battery management. Earth Day Canada (EDC), a national
environmental charity founded in 1990, provides Canadians with the practical
knowledge and tools they need to lessen their impact on the environment.
If you’re
ever spurred into creating your own awareness-raising initiatives and need some
pointers, then find us on Facebook, or check out the “Resources” section of our website.
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