Do you have questions about waste that keep you up at night?
“What do I do with my dead batteries?”
“Can I put dog poop in my green bin?”
“What does plastic # 7 mean?”
Ritchie found a few City of Edmonton Master Composter Recyclers to help you answer all of those questions, and more!
Join this evening presentation to learn about the various waste, recycling, and composting tools you have access to in the city, along with tips for reducing and reusing your household waste.
BONUS!
If you register before September 14 and submit your question about waste, we will incorporate it into the presentation!
EVENT DETAILS
FREE and open to Ritchie members and non-members
Material covered will be relevant to apartment and single family home dwellers
Appropriate for mature teens and older
Easy prompts provided for discussions with other attendees
Presentation will be in spoken English only, but our MCRs are fluent in Urdu, Polish, German as well for questions and conversation; there is no sign language interpretation available at this time
Light snacks and beverages provided
Bring an item that you don’t know what ot do with, and we will tell you where it goes and why! (Please no hazardous items; items must fit into a shopping bag and you must take the item with you at the end of the presentation.)
If you have any questions about the presentation, please direct them to secretary@ritchie-league.com
PRESENTER BIOS
Our four presenters are fluent in Urdu, Polish, German, and English. We are excited to chat with you about waste and answer all of your tough questions!
Jolanta: “Being fluent in English, Polish and German, I am a proud Canadian with a strong Polish Heritage. I also have extensive training in Archaeology, having completed my Bachelor's Degree at the University of Alberta. On dig sites, we used to call ourselves rubbish collectors! I graduated in the 2024 Master Composter Recycler Program.”
Ehlam: “I am a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing an Honors Physiology Degree and a Certificate in Sustainability at the University of Alberta. I have a deep passion for innovative sustainability practices! Since Grade 10, I have been maintaining a tilapia aquaponics system and donating the fruits and vegetables grown to local restaurants. Additionally, I have made and sold over 500 beeswax wraps to fundraise for families affected by fires. My interest in waste reduction deepened after completing the 2024 Master Composter Recycler Program, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with fellow Edmontonians!”
Lisa: “I can’t remember when I graduated the MCR program in Edmonton, but my son was a toddler and he’s 19 now! I still love talking about garbage and compost, though my activities now focus more on helping other folks address their climate anxiety, spreading awareness of climate injustices, and connecting people with their peers. You’ll most often find me hosting events and clubs at Not Ladylike Community, and volunteering with Ritchie Community League.”
What is an MCR?
Master Composter Recyclers are specially trained City of Edmonton volunteers and community advocates for waste reduction. These knowledgable folks help Edmontonians reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. This is a self-directed volunteer program, so the individuals you will meet tonight built the presentation themselves using their training! They love chatting about all things waste.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We need one volunteer for tonight’s presentation! If you have great social skills and attention to detail, we would love to have you host our welcome table. This role ensures all attendees feel welcome and know the logistics of the evening, after you log their registration upon entry.
Time: 1 hour
Accessibility: Sitting, reading, writing and speaking English. Additional languages - especially French - are a bonus, but not required.
If you’re interested, sign up now!