Wannabe Toxic Free: Home Edition
WHEN presents the Home Edition of our annual Wannabe Toxic Free (WTF) event: reclaiming health, awareness, and agency.
Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), Spadina on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for an informative panel discussion on how we can keep our homes healthy through advocacy and individual actions, followed by multiple fun activities like home decor and clothing swaps, a DIY product workshop, and shop sustainable home products!
Our homes should be places of care, safety, and connection, not toxic exposure. Tickets include admission to everything! (Panel, Clothing and Home Decor Swap, Workshop)
Agenda
Panel Discussion (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM) with speakers Anna-Liza Badaloo & Adrianna Trifunovski
Join us to learn about common toxic exposure sources in our homes, how environmental factors like chemical exposure, climate change, and pollution affect our health, and practical ways to reduce exposure. We will also discuss how gaps in Canadian policy increase risks and create barriers to Environmental Justice, particularly for marginalized communities (Hosted in Room 101 on the first floor).
Activities (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) with Anarres Natural Health & Waterfront Refillery, and more.
Following the panel, you will be able to access the home decor swap (1-3 items, guidelines listed in FAQ!), a two-part DIY cleaning products workshop (taking home samples of laundry detergent and all-purpose cleaner), and shop sustainable home product vendors in the Ground Floor meeting rooms. Plus free tea provided by Pluck, a local company that sources sustainably and ethically made tea! Please bring two containers to take your DIY product samples home in. Do not purchase new, use what you already have: plastic or glass containers with lids, old bottles from a juice you purchased, or glass jars work perfectly!
Clothing Swap (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) with the Good Swap Toronto
Hosted in the Ground Floor Lounge of CSI, Spadina. Clothing swap for all genders, all bodies, all ages. All of the dopamine, none of the dilemma! Up to 10 items or 2 regular-sized grocery bags, drop off between 12 pm & 1:30 pm. Check out the FAQ section for more swap and item guidelines. The Good Swap portion of this event is supported by the City of Toronto through Live Green Toronto and the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants program.
FAQ's
Do I need to bring anything for the workshop?
Yes: Please bring two containers to take your samples home in. Do not purchase new, use what you already have: plastic or glass containers, old bottles from a juice you purchased, or glass jars work perfectly!
Where can I drop off my clothing and household swap items?
There will be a check-in desk where swap items can be dropped off between 12 pm & 1:30 pm
How many items can I bring to the home decor swap?
You can bring 1-3 items. They must be easy to carry, under a foot wide, clean and usable (in good condition).
What items can I bring to the home decor swap?
You can bring cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware, glassware, mugs and ceramics, decorations such as candles/holders, picture frames, small mirrors, paintings, posters, small wall shelving, figurines, plant pots and vases, coffee table books, decorative pillows, small rugs.
What items CANNOT be brought to the home decor swap?
We will not accept small kitchen appliances (ex. toasters, electric kettles, air fryers), knives, plastic food containers, home textiles (bedding, bed pillows, curtains, large rugs, dish towels, etc), furniture (chairs, large shelving, side tables, etc), large mirrors or paintings.
How many items can I bring to the clothing swap?
Bring up to 10 items or 2 regular sized grocery bags of clothing, footwear, jewelry, and accessories in great condition (laundered and folded, no rips, stains, used undies or socks)
What items can I bring to the clothing swap?
If it’s clean and in good condition, the answer is probably yes! Don’t bring items that are worn out, stained, or worse-for-wear. And no undies or used socks!
What size of samples will I get from the workshop?
You will receive 1/4 cup (enough for one load) of the powder laundry detergent and 1 cup of the all-purpose cleaner.
About the Hosts
WHEN is a non-profit charitable organization that educates the public and policy makers about environmental health as a key determinant of public health, and advocates for the prevention of environmental health harms. We have been a trusted source of credible tools and information on emerging environmental health topics since 1994.
The Good Swap is an organization that hosts a monthly clothing exchange for all genders, all bodies, and all ages located in downtown Toronto. They aim to eliminate textile waste in Toronto and champion ethical and sustainable fashion practices globally by encouraging participation in the conscious fashion movement through swap events, advocacy, and education.
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