What really happens to your recycling?

​What really happens to your recycling?

​This is an interactive community workshop designed to help residents understand how to recycle right under Ontario’s evolving system and why it matters.

​The objective is to build confidence in everyday recycling decisions while introducing the bigger picture of how materials move through the system, including the role of Circular Materials and the shift toward a more Circular Economy approach.

​The workshop is open to all residents, especially households, families, and anyone who wants clearer, simpler guidance on what goes where. Participants will walk away with practical knowledge of correct sorting, a better understanding of what happens to their materials after collection, and a few easy habits they can apply right away to reduce waste.

​The session will be hands-on and engaging, featuring a live sorting activity, myth-busting, and a guest speaker from a plastics reclaimer who will demonstrate how materials are processed and why proper recycling makes a real difference.

​About the Host: The Brampton Environmental Alliance is a community-based, non-profit network that brings together local organisations, groups, and residents to advance environmental sustainability in Brampton. Its mission is to advocate for, develop, and support collective action, particularly through public engagement and education, to help build a more sustainable, healthy, and resilient community.

​The Alliance plays a key role in raising awareness of environmental issues, organising events, sharing resources, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, while also advocating for policies and initiatives that support long-term environmental, social, and economic well-being in the city.

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