Join Waste Free Greenwich for the 3rd annual ReThink Waste Fair, an engaging, family friendly event to explore ways to rethink waste through the 6 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair and Rot.
Activities to inspire your waste free lifestyle abound at the fair! Vendors will offer low waste products from reusable wares and vintage clothing to kitchen tools and beauty products, while local community partners will share practical tips and information through hands-on activities and exhibits. Highlights include:
Eco-friendly vendors
Composting display
Arts and crafts projects
Interactive exhibits with local environmental organizations
Book swap
Food demo with a local chef
Silent auction
And that's not all... The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will kick off the CT Food Waste Prevention Week with a pronouncement and trivia game. The First Selectman and town officials will issue an Earth Day Proclamation, and the Greenwich Sustainability Committee will announce the recipients of its Sustainability Awards. A Fashion Show of upcycled couture designed and created by a group of talented OR nurses will top off the festivities!
11:30 Food Waste Prevention Kahoot! with CT DEEP
12:15 Governor’s Food Waste Prevention Week Proclamation with CT DEEP
First Selectman’s Earth Day Proclamation
Sustainability Awards with the Greenwich Sustainability Committee
1:00 Upcycled Fashion Show
2:00 Food Waste Prevention Kahoot! with CT DEEP
RECYCLING DRIVE
The fair also features a drive for a host of hard to recycle items. Waste Free Greenwich is also collecting unopened, unexpired food donations and personal care products for Neighbor to Neighbor. Here’s a full list of materials for the drive with links to recycling partners and guidelines for donation. Note: we cannot accept any items that do not follow guidelines.
Batteries (household - no automotive)
Board games
Books: bring 2-3 for our book exchange; remaining books will be donated to Books4Everyone
SUPPORT US!
Waste Free Greenwich is a 501(c)(3) organization run 100% by volunteers and depends on community support. With your help, Waste Free Greenwich will continue to engage, empower and education the Greenwich community to waste less. Please make your tax-deductible donation HERE or contribute a suggested donation of $5 at the door.
