Pre-recorded webinars are a great way to learn more about the three 'R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. These pre-recorded webinars are designed for you to watch anytime, anywhere—whether you're on the go or relaxing at home. With just a click on the YouTube link, you'll gain access to the world of worms, information on recycling, lowering food waste, and of course, green cart tips. Sit back, press play, and let the learning begin!
Solid waste educators also offer virtual workshops for all ages. Have you watched all the pre-recorded webinars and want to dig deeper? Book a presentation for your office, community group, or sign up for the virtual Master Composter Recycler course hosted each fall.
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Pre-recorded webinars
Have you ever wondered whether it belongs in the garbage or recycling? This 20 minute webinar will help you become a recycling champion and sort waste at home.
Do you want to learn about municipal composting along with tips on how to maintain you green cart at home? This 10 minute webinar will provide you with tip to help keep your green cart tidy and give you some background on our municipal organics program.
Are you interested in learning how red wiggler worms can help you turn food scraps into “gardeners gold”? This 20 minute webinar will teach you how to care for your worms so that they can create nutrient rich castings for your lawn and garden.
Learn tips to help reduce food waste and keep organic material out of the landfill. This 10 minute webinar is here to provide tips for how you can save on your grocery bill while helping to reduce waste.
Free webinars and workshops
Educators offer a variety of workshops, webinars, and lunch and learns.
To book send an email to wasteless@halifax.ca with your preferred date and time. An educator will contact you to confirm your booking and to send you a meeting invitation for the workshop.
What Goes Where: Sorting it Out - 30 minutes
Have you ever wondered whether an item belongs in the garbage or recycling? Don't know what goes in the green cart? This workshop will help you become a recycling champion and sort waste at home.
Where Does it Go? : Facility Tours - 30-60 minutes
Have you ever wondered where your waste goes after it has been picked up? Sign up for a virtual tour of our Recycling facility, Compost facility, and Landfill.
What Does it Become? Turning Old into New - 30 minutes
Have you ever wondered what your recycling, paper and organic waste is turned into? Join us for a “show and tell” where you’ll get to see examples of products made from our everyday waste items.
Food Isn't Garbage - 15-60 Minutes
Learn tips to help reduce food waste and keep organic material out of the landfill! From meal planning to shopping and food storage tips, we will provide tips for how you can save on your grocery bill while helping to reduce waste.
Backyard Composting Basics - 30 minutes
Are you interested in backyard composting at home? This workshop will teach you how to turn your kitchen scraps into a valuable fertilizer without bringing odours or pests into your neighbourhood!
Vermicomposting: Harness Worm Power - 30 minutes
Are you interested in learning how red wiggler worms can help you turn food scraps into “gardeners gold”? This workshop will teach you how to care for your worms so that they can create nutrient rich castings for your lawn and garden.