Participate in International Day of Zero Waste organized by the Town in partnership with the Whitby Public Library on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Whitby Public Library, Central Library (405 Dundas St W, Whitby) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m: 1. Attend a Repair Cafe Do you have a broken household item? Don’t toss […]
Learn Sewing Machine Basics to make reusable period pads with Help A Girl Out. In this workshop presented by Help A Girl Out, you’ll learn sewing machine basics to make reusable period pads and how reusable menstrual products help end period poverty and help the environment. All materials will be provided. Registration required. Please note: […]
Do you have a household item that's broken? We'll show you how to fix it for free! Repair Café is a global movement that aims to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills, and to change society’s “throw-away” mindset. During Repair Café events, anyone can come and get help fixing their broken items and […]
Learn how to care for and customize your garments with Arwen! Please bring your own clothing item to work on at the event! What to expect Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, Weaving, and Appliance Repair! These workshops are part of the Heart Comonos mission to promote environmental wellness through sustainable practices […]
Give your unwanted clothing and electronics a new life and help us reduce waste by dropping them off April 13 to 26 at select community centres in Mississauga. Locations include: Burnhamthorpe […]
Do you have a household item that's broken? We'll show you how to fix it for free! Come to our Repair Café to learn how to repair your item for free with fixers from across Brampton. Observers are welcome to attend and share their fixing knowledge. In partnership with Let's Get Together. Registration required. Need […]
Repair Hubs give items that are destined for landfill a second life with help from our volunteer fixers. Not only will you reduce waste, but you'll also learn repair skills from our experts to extend the lifecycle of your products at home! We can help you fix: Electronics Small appliances Bicycles Toys Clothing Drop-in any […]
Overview Learn how to weave on a cardboard loom in a beginner-friendly workshop with Arwen! Want to mend? Please bring your own item in need of repairing to work on at the event, or just bring yourself and learn how to weave on cardboard! What to expect Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, […]
Curbside Giveaway Day events are organized in cooperation with the local municipalities, where residents place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked FREE—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home. Please ensure items whether new or used, are safe and meet current […]