Danforth Reduces

Just a reminder that Ecofair 2020 is virtual this year and starts today! Sign up and join in. There will be webinars, films, an exhibitor showcase, and more.

What does reduce mean to you? We'd love to know what how the Danforth community is feeling. Answer our survey about BYOC, waste reduction, and more! https://forms.gle/AEh2SkiTLyntnqe89

We're so happy to see Secondhand Sunday return this fall, approved by Toronto Public Health! There's just one week left to get all your unwanted, reusable items ready for a full day of socially distanced giveaways! Best of all, Secondhand Sunday is taking place across the city (including on your own property next to the sidewalk) from 9 AM to 5 PM.

EDIT: HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED! Do you love Danforth Reduces' mission? How would you like to lead it? https://GoodWork.ca/920275

Who's eagerly awaiting the farmers' market season?? We know we are! Check out what Withrow Park Farmers' Market and East Lynn Park Farmers' Market are doing differently this year to provide access to our favourite farmers and vendors. Make sure to sign-up for their newsletters and/or like their Facebook pages to stay informed. We love our farmers' markets; they boost our well-being. We're incredibly lucky to have them operating behind the scenes adapting to the current situation. Here's to another successful season!!

Curious how the City is running its waste program during coronavirus? Check here.

Practical tips for keeping up your goals of waste reduction.

An Incredibly robust newsletter, packed full of environmental and zero waste news and events. A must-read!!

When picking up or ordering in, remember to keep a distance of 6 feet from restaurant staff & delivery workers. Follow this advice for safe handling of your food:

A face mask or covering can be used when keeping a distance of 6 feet from others is difficult. You can make your own mask with materials you already have at home (e.g. cotton t-shirt or pillowcase). Learn more: https://www.toronto.ca//covid-19-stay-reduce-virus-spread/

Whether shopping online or buying groceries in store, here are some tips to reduce your exposure to #COVID19. Get more info from the Public Health Agency of Canada: https://www.canada.ca//food-nutri/food-safety/covid19.html

The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope. - Wendell Berry _ Earth Day this year is 50 years young relative to how ancient the planet actually is. This year’s events have gone online a direct contrast to the natural world we’re celebrating due to COVID-19 complications. The hope with every Earth Day that passes is that environmenta...l literacy awareness grows and increasingly people feel a responsibility to act to protect our lands and oceans. _ We hope that some moment of today will be spent on reflecting just how interconnected humans are to the natural world. That the waste we create just doesn’t go away. We’re all part of a living planet, with birds and animals, plants and fish, that rely on us to stand with them not versus them. Eco not ego. _ This beautiful illustration was created for Danforth Reduces by the talented artists at @create4impact See more

Tune in this evening! Julie Dabrusin will be in conversation with Chelsea Rochman, Rochman Lab at UofT, talking about reducing waste in our homes and in society! 7pm Facebook Live. Happy Earth Day!

Secondhand Sunday adjusted their event to match current physical distancing measures. So next Sunday instead of swapping goods, grab your sidewalk chalk and share your art and messages of hope and positivity for your neighbours to see. Remember the earth is filled with all kinds of things to be grateful for. Read full details below.

Fantastic line-up of keynote speakers and guests! Register through the Eventbrite link on the Facebook event page below.

If you can, join the team from Don't Mess With The Don as they lead a clean-up on Earth Day, Wed, April 22nd. Physical distancing rules will be respected.

Sounds like fun and educational for the kids!

We are all in this together! Supporting one another will result in outcomes that’ll lift us all up. Small business owners and their staff are making tough decisions on a daily basis. Here are some gestures of support we can do to help them make it through this challenging period: Order takeout or delivery Pay with credit or debit cards Call in your order Shop small online or buy gift cards... Understand the hard decisions Stay home if you’re sick For those of us who are particularly interested in waste reduction, and BYOC programs, we have to understand and respect a business owner’s decision to suspend programs under further notice. Danforth Reduces will do our best to communicate with our network when BYOC programs are back on. _ Image: @commondeer

To Our Customers: In response to our community, and customers well being, we have created a shopping time for our customers who need assistance or consideratio...n, including seniors and people living with disabilities. from 7:00am until 8:00am (until further notice).Starting Wednesday March 18/2020 We ask all our shoppers to respect this request and to please shop during appropriate time frames. At 8 am, the store opens for regular business, allowing all shoppers to do their groceries. We will be also closing daily at 10pm to give our staff a chance to deep clean and sanitize. Also we are taking our usual phone in/delivery orders for seniors/disabled customers between 6:00am -12:00pm, Monday-Friday (as time permits) Mary will have more time between 6:00am-8:00am as we will be still closed. We thank ALL our customers for the patience and respect during this busy time. Our staff are truly working around the clock to make sure things are available, clean and proper. Stay home-if you are feeling ill; and help us and our community stay healthy! If you are to have any questions please feel free to reach out through our messenger. Due to volumes of messages, I will respond as quickly as possible during business hours. Sincerely, Doug Davidson and the Davidson's valu-mart team

Someone has asked if there are support groups for dealing with COVID-19, so I'm sharing this from another Riverdale Facebook group.

Don't Mess With the Don is having its first (unofficial) clean up of the year! Get outside and tidy up this unfortunate site of litter build up.

Ever wonder what taring your container is all about? The concept is quite simple, weigh your empty container so that you’re not paying for the weight of it at the point of sale. In some shops you’ll be able to do this yourself at designated tare stations; while at others a cashier will weigh it for you. Something we’re learned is that sharpie marker on glass will wash off later. _ Next is the fun part: filling your containers, bags, and/or jars! Some tips: use a funnel if t...he neck of your jar is too narrow that the scoop or spout won’t fit without touching the container. You can bring your own funnel, canning funnels work well, or a filter funnel for really narrow entry points. _ When you’re ready to pay, leave it to the cashier to deduct the tare weight. _ #BYOC #BringYourOwn #PackageFreeShopping #Reuse #Reduce #tare #PackageFree #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteShopping #BulkBins #DitchSingleUse See more

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Did you know that Reduce is also important in becoming a waste busting warrior? Our neighbourhood, and the east end of TO, offers many options to reduce, reuse, rehome, recirculate, reclaim, and have items remain out of the landfill! Here are some groups and pages to follow on Facebook for Toronto residents living in the east end. East Side PALZ Leslieville | Riverdale | Beaches | Danforth | buy/swap/sell | Community, Buy Nothing Leslieville/Greektown/East York, Toronto, ON, ...East Toronto Food Share - Maybe there are ones we're missing, please add to the comments. _ Our community partners making it simple for you: @sendseedstoafrica (SEEDS Garage, at Browning and Broadview) is a great place to Rehome your still usable items - same with @littleonesclosettoronto, they are specifically looking to give your child’s outgrown clothing to someone else (1854 Danforth Ave) - If you’re looking to have your shoes and leather goods repaired, there’s Fine Shoe Sales and Repair (845 Danforth Ave) - Looking for that next great read? @re__reading has a large selection of used books and knowledgeable staff. (548 Danforth Ave) - Have a computer, phone, laptop, or other piece of electronics that just isn’t working right? Try getting it fixed! Let @irepairdanforth do the repairs. They will also dismantle and recycle beyond repair electronics, diverting these materials from landfill!! (1517 Danforth Ave) _ Does your business help to reduce, rehome, repair, recirculate?? Reach out. We'd love to have you join our campaign! _ #reducewaste #reuserevolution #byoc #byo #danforthreduces #eastToronto #thedanforth #TorDan #EastYork See more

Do you have a favourite container when you BYO? #BringYourOwn _ Tag @danforth_reduces in your next post or story when you shop with your own containers and we’ll share as a story. _ We want to see your containers!!

Hey #Toronto, have you visited toronto.ca/reduce-reuse/ lately? Is there a step you're ready to explore taking next to help reduce waste? Are you taking any other steps not yet listed here too? #LetsGetWastelessTO #TOwastestrategy #zerowasteTO #0wasteTO

Great to showcase DOUGH Bakeshop!! As Julie mentioned, there's a network of Toronto Reduces groups throughout Toronto. Here's a current list of the participating neighbourhoods: https://bit.ly/2FEBqQo

New east end coffee shop "East Toronto Coffee Co" (and soon to be Danforth Reduces community partner) is looking for donations of coffee mugs gathering dust in your kitchen cupboard. Drop off is Monday Feb 17th! Details in event listing below.

Our latest community partner is a pet friendly store that’s been in the community for decades. Small Wonders Pets (@smallwondersTO) has joined our list of community partners! _ The owner, Keiley, is concerned about the current state of our environment and the wildlife that is being impacted by single-use plastics. Because of that, the store is eliminating plastic shopping bags and encourages their customers to bring their own bag! They will still supply paper bags for someti...mes-greasy dog treats, but will support customers who want to bring their own containers to carry these items home. We love this!! And undoubtedly your furry friend will too. _ Located at 148 Danforth Ave. Close to Broadview Stn. _ Thank-you for supporting waste reduction at your store! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #SmallWondersPets #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @broadviewdanforthbia _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

We are super excited to announce the addition of bare market (@baremrkt) to our list of community partners!! Since bare market is package-free grocery and home care products, they are 100% on board with BYOC, and if you forget (or buy more than expected) they offer a jar lending program. _ They’ve got roughly 1000 bulk products (edible and non-edible) to offer shoppers! Dried goods section: rices, cereals, pastas, grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, candies, chocolates, sugars, f...lours, spices, and salts. Plus taps to fill your own jar with various cooking oils, and a kombucha bar. There are three tare stations throughout the store to weigh your containers before you shop. This is so you’re not paying for the weight of the container during check out. _ Frozen section includes: a variety of fruits and veggies sold in bulk, by weight; dairy-free ice cream in a returnable glass jar ($2 deposit); several of the Beyond Meat products, package-free. _ Chilled section includes: veggies, bottled milk (deposit and return system on the glass bottles), bulk eggs (need four eggs? you can do that! bring your own egg carton) _ Ingredients for all your cosmetics and body care DIY needs. Trying out new colours? Only buy the quantity you need! What a concept. Also, bulk detergents, raw ingredients for DIY laundry and bars of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and more. _ Cafe with coffee, tea, and delicious pastries, all served in real ceramic mugs and on plates if you’re sitting in. bare market is the first east end shop to partner with Reego, the reusable coffee cup program! @reego_to _ Located at 1480 Danforth Ave. Between Greenwood Stn and Coxwell Stn. _ Thank you for all your efforts in creating a waste-free shopping environment! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #baremarket #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @thedannyBIA _ Logo design by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

One way to reduce single-use packaging while shopping and getting take-out is to bring your own containers, jars, and bags. And carry your own personal travel mug, set of cutlery, and a straw! This February make the commitment to reduce the amount of disposable plastic waste in your life along with Toronto-Danforth's MP Julie Dabrusin!

Textile drive in our neighbourhood! At Frankland Community School - 816 Logan Ave (near Danforth).

Fine Shoe Sales & Repair is the latest community partner to join our campaign! Repairing is a way to prolong the use of a quality shoe or garment that you own and love. Therefore keeping it around longer and out of the landfill. Better for you and planet! _ They specialize in: all shoe & leather repairs, stretching leather, dyeing, zipper changing, jacket and belt repairs, purse and wallet repairs, and luggage repairs. _ Located at 845 Danforth Ave. Close to Pape Stn. ... _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #Repair #DanforthReduces #FineShoeSalesandRepair #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @GreektownBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Bubble tea without the trash? Count us in and we hope you’ll join us! Chatime at Broadview and Danforth (@chatimecanada) welcomes your reusable take-out cups. And offers a .25 cent discount when you do! _ Worried about disposable straws in the environment? Purchase a reusable stainless steel straw at Chatime. They also sell a reusable plastic cup + lid if you don’t have one of your own (20oz). You can use, wash at home, and bring back for future purchases of bubble tea! Did ...you know that cha in Mandarin means tea? _ Located at 754 Broadview Ave. Near Broadview Stn. _ Thank-you for supporting waste reduction at your store! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #Chatime #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @broadviewdanforthbia _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Our latest community partner is by reputation one of the greenest caterers in Toronto, East of York (@eastofyork). Serving large orders on genuinely compostable materials like banana leaves, and offers a wide variety of vegan, vegetarian, and meat options on their menu. _ East of York welcomes your clean containers at their take-out counter. The samosas are a must tryall the flavours are good! They also sell refrigerated meals in mason jars, some examples are vegan butter c...hicken, brussel sprouts & paneer, and tomato coconut chicken curry! The great thing is if you return the jar with the lid you will receive your $2 deposit back in full. We love this! _ Located at 1904 Danforth Ave. Just west of Woodbine Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #EastofYork #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @TheDannyBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

We're very happy to announce that our campaign for a greener and cleaner Danforth, has joined the Green Neighbours Network. Nothing will change about the way we're doing our work, it's just now we're connected to a grassroots group working across the city to connect and amplify the work being done by smaller groups like ours. Check out GNN on their Facebook page: Green Neighbours Network of Toronto

Helllllo! A delicious vegan dessert that you can take home in your own container?! Yes please!! We are very happy to announce that Cinnaholic @cinnaholic has joined as a Community Partner. _ These desserts are 100% vegan, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free. From their website: Our baking sugars are derived from beets, our marshmallows are gelatin-free and our other ingredients are flavored with fruit, spices and plant-derived oils. Our rolls, brownies, co...okies, cookie dough, cakes and beverages are all 100% vegan too! Introducing plant-based foods into your diet couldn’t be tastier!! _ Located at 319 Danforth Ave. Chester Stn is nearby. _ Thank-you for supporting waste reduction at your store! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #Cinnaholic #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @broadviewdanforthbia _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Cheese without the plastic wrap? Feta without having another plastic tub to recycle? You can shop for these products at Alex Farms Cheese with your own clean container or beeswax wraps! We are happy to welcome @alex_farms_products to our list of community partners. _ Located at 377 Danforth Ave. At Chester Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! ... _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #AlexFarms #AlexFarmsCheese #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @GreektownBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Looking to make your lunch a litterless one? Looking to start using a reusable travel mug or water bottle? Look no further than right here on the Danforth. iQ Living (@iq_living) offers a variety of zero waste supplies, therefore has become our latest community partner. _ You can find reusable: snack bags, shopping bags, and produce bags; beeswax wraps, reusable straws, and travel cutlery; lunch boxes, tiffin carriers, and containers of every size and shape. Even reusable ki...tchen and bathroom tools such as reusable cleaning cloths, jars and containers to bring to bulk stores, and refillable dispensers for soaps and lotions. _ Located at 542 Danforth Ave, between Chester Stn and Pape Stn. _ Thank you for stocking your shelves with tools and supplies for a reusable meal kit! _ #ZeroWasteTools #ZeroWasteKit #DanforthReduces #iQLiving #BringYourOwnBag #BYO #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @GreekTownBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Have you heard of bare market? There's a lot of excitement around this business opening in our neighbourhood. Many of our members are doing their part to reduce... their eco footprint. We've also partnered with Danforth Reduces to help business owners get the information they need in order to make their business more green. Big or small, every effort to help reduce waste makes a great impact for both our community and the planet! See more

Shopping for bulk and package-free ingredients? We’re happy to announce that Strictly Bulk (@stricklybulkdanforth) has become one of our community partners. They offer a robust selection of oats and cereals, dried fruits and nuts, beans and pasta, baking ingredients, chocolates, and candies. _ Strictly Bulk on Danforth welcomes your clean containers and bags for shopping. Bring your empty container to the front counter so an employee can tare (weigh) it before you shop. That... way when you pay for the contents of the filled container you aren’t paying for the weight of the container itself because the tare weight will be subtracted from the amount. It’s an incredibly easy process! _ Located at 638 Danforth Ave. Close to Pape Stn. _ Thank you for accepting BYOC for your bulk items! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #StrictlyBulkDanforth #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @GreekTownBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Helping to spread the news: BYO is available at Bulk Barn everyday, and from Jan 23-29 you will receive 20% off when you do bring your own containers, jars, and cloth bags for bulk ingredients. There are two locations along the Danforth Ave - 213 and 3003.

We’re delighted to announce that Hollandaise Diner (@hollandaisediner) has become one of our community partners. _ No time to sit-in for your eggs benny? Bring a medium sized container for your brunch to go without the disposable packaging waste. And when you’re in transit and can’t go without a cup of coffee, stop in with your travel mug for a BYO discount! And if you don’t have a travel mug, just ask, they’ll help you out. _ In 2017, they partnered with Tied to the Sea,... an independent documentary calling on young people and individuals concerned about the state of our planet to fight for the oceans (tiedtothesea.com). It was through working with these filmmakers that Hollandaise Diner made some decisions in their operations to reduce waste, including removed single-use milk and creams, replacing them with refillable service containers. _ Other ways the owners, Marisa and Josh, are supporting waste reduction initiatives: they closed the diner and marched in the September 2019 Climate March; they offer reusable mugs to local business owners and regulars who pop in for coffee; they support local suppliers when purchasing their ingredients. _ Located at 2231 Danforth Ave, between Woodbine TTC and Main TTC Stns _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #HollandaiseDiner #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @TheDannyBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Social Gardener Cafe (@socialgardenercafe) is the latest business to join our BYOC initiative! This multi-use space located in the east end possesses many unique qualities. Though not on the Danforth, we felt that they run an exceptional space doing exceptional things to reduce waste so we made an exception! _ Thuy runs the cafe out of Riverdale Hub (riverdalehub.ca), which is a social enterprise and offers employment and skills training to new Canadians. Here’s what the caf...e is doing to reduce their in house waste: accept BYO for take-out meals and coffee/tea and offer a 5% discount when you do; uses reusable dishes, cutlery, and mugs for sit-in diners; only has compost and recycling bins for customers, no garbage in the cafe; and extra special they have a ROOFTOP GARDEN full of veggies and herbs used in their cooking. Striving even further to reduce their carbon footprint, this is a plant-based cafe! _ Located at 1326 Gerrard St East. Just east of Greenwood Ave. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #SocialGardenerCafe #BringYourOwnCup #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #EastEnd #LittleIndia #RiverdaleHub _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

We’re thrilled to let you know that de la mer is part of our BYOC initiative! @delamerto _ You can buy a wide range of seafood products in your own containers. de la mer offers several ‘Ocean Wise’ certified products. _ Our staff members share in our passion for seafood and love educating our customers about everything from sustainable practices to how our fish are caught/raised and where they are from. ... _ Located at 189 Danforth Ave. Broadview Stn is nearby. _ Thank-you for supporting waste reduction! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #DeLaMerTO #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @broadviewdanforthbia _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

We think the best way to remember these 12 suggestions is to enter them into your calendar today. Jan - Declutter Feb - Key your eye on the thermostat Mar - Reduce meat and dairy intake Apr - Walk, bike, or take transit more than drive ... May - Eat locally Jun - Consider your air travel Jul - Stop using single-use straws [+cutlery, coffee cups] Aug - Use reef-friendly sunscreen Sep - Freeze things [to be enjoyed over winter] Oct - Stop raking your lawn Nov - Adopt food waste strategies Dec - Resist wasteful consumption See more

Encouraged by his daughter to offer a tiffin option.

As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect back on the progress made in four months, and the incredible people who’ve been involved! There’s exciting work coming up in 2020 spreading the word and the reason for reusables. #DanforthReduces #Community #TorDan #BEY #Ward14 #Ward19 #Reusables #BYOC #BYO #BringYourOwnContainer #DitchSingleUse #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteToronto

Shopping and eating along the Danforth supports local business owners. #ShopLocal #SmallBusines #DanforthAve #Ward14 #Ward19 #TorDan

We love the sentiment of this illustration! To reduce waste even further: tea can be purchased in bulk; books can be purchased preloved or taken out from the library; knitted hats and scarves can be donated to a shelter for those in need; a handmade painting can be a nice DIY gift for a close relative or friend; blankets can be found secondhand, and extra ones can be donated to shelters; and a holey sock can be darned for continued use.

#DanforthReduces #Danforth #BYO #BYOC #BringYourOwnContainer

Bibliophiles rejoice! Right here on the Danforth, you can find a vast collection of used, preloved, in great condition books. We’re happy to announce that Re:Reading (@re_reading) has become our latest community partner. _ Owner and bookseller, Christopher Sheedy, has spent 10 years making sure the selection of titles satisfies many different literary tastes. Covering the following genres: Art, Award Winners, Biography, Business, Canadiana, Chick Lit, Children's, Classics, C...ooking, Crafts, Dark Fantasy, Design, DIY, Erotica, Fantasy, French Books, Gardening, Graphic Novels, Health, History, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humour, LBGT, Military, Music, Mystery, New Age, Parenting, Photography, Politics, Reference, Religion, Science Fiction, Self Help, Sports, Travel, True Crime, Women's Studies and more. _ Secondhand purchases help to keep perfectly useable items in circulation longer and out of a landfill. We encourage you to discover a new author at Re:Reading! _ Located at 548 Danforth Ave, between Chester Stn and Pape Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #ShopSecondhand #NewToMe #Preloved #DanforthReduces #ReReading #BringYourOwnBag #BYO #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

"Are you planning to gift wrap your presents soon? You might be producing more waste than you think. Annette Synowiec from the City of Toronto's Solid Waste Management department shows viewers ways to reduce holiday waste, and the common mistakes Torontonians make when it comes to sorting it." https://bit.ly/2Z5CRjI

Dedicated to offering a local and 95% in-season menu, Fiorentina (@fiorentinarestaurant) has become one of our community partners. They’ll accept your clean reusable containers for takeout, and dine-in is always served using real serviceware. _ Fiorentina is doing great things to reduce food scraps in their kitchen. Using peels and cores and turning them into ferments and vinegars, used in soups and purees (which they sell). A must try is their Chinotto-style syrup, where on...e of the low waste ingredients is pulp from juicing oranges. Their desserts are sold in reusable glass jars that can easily be taken home, then returned empty for the restaurant to reuse! _ We think what they stand for is a description best taken directly from their webpage We thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients from farmers, foragers, and craftspeople who share the same respect we do for the environment, the future of the planet, animal welfare, natural land, and wholesome food for our children. Sourcing their ingredients locally and supporting farmers, lowers transportation emissions and contributes to the well being of our shared environment. Fiorentina is part of the 100km foods program. Obtaining fresh ingredients from Soiled Reputation farm. _ Located at 463 Danforth Ave. Between Chester Stn and Pape Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #Fiorentina #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @GreektownBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Remember: Homemade gifts show that time and effort went into selecting what to give. This beautiful illustration was created by the duo at @create4impact for Danforth Reduces (aren’t we lucky! )

Did you know in Toronto we have access to an online waste search tool called Waste Wizard?

Lovely and simple suggestions to create low waste holidays.

We love this blog post Emily Charles-Donelson / @ itsahashtaglife wrote for the Sharing Depot (under the same family as the Toronto Tool Library). Full of low waste tips for the holiday season! (Note: this was written in 2017, so the membership deal for the TTL wouldn't necessarily be offered today).

Little Ones Closet (@littleonesclosettoronto) is the latest business to join our reduction initiative! Owner, Julie, has done a lot of amazing work to reduce waste in her store. _ Little Ones Closet mainly offers preloved clothing for ages 0 to 14 yrs. They will buy your used kids clothing, as well as maternity clothing, and resell it to others in the community. Any unsold clothing is donated to The New Mom Project facebook.com/Newmomproject/ (1450 O'Connor Dr), and anything... that can’t be sold or donated is given to a local company who turns them into rags. The goal is to keep textiles out of the landfill. And we love this! _ Donations of kids shoes, books, toys, carriers, baths, and seats are also accepted. _ Located at 1854 Danforth Ave. Close to Woodbine TTC Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! Happy 1st year Anniversary!! _ #ShopSecondhand #Preloved #NewToMe #BYO #DanforthReduces #LittleOnesCloset #BringYourOwnBag #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @thedannybia _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Community member Clemence Leveau-Vallier, reached out to Danforth Reduces for ideas on how to keep the holidays green and Toronto-Danforth specific. Our contributions plus many of Clemence's resulted in this AWESOME poster (designed by Stacey Waspe), which you can find print outs of in shops around the Danforth and Pape area. @clemleveauvallier @staceywaspe #greeholiday #greengiving #givingback #danforth #tordan #ward14 #shoplocal #lowwaste #zerowaste #holidays #christmas #lowwastegift #lowwasteparty #danforthreduces

Cumin Kitchen (@cumintoronto) is a traditional Indian restaurant and has become one of our community partners. _ Cumin welcomes your containers for take-out, and packs all their to go meals in a paper bag. Remember to bring medium to large containers to ensure the kitchen can properly pack your meal. _ We absolutely have to recommend you try the papadum platter (pictured)! ... _ Located at 1820 Danforth Ave. Between Coxwell and Woodbine TTC Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! And Happy 1 Year Anniversary!! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #CuminKitchen #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @TheDannyBIA _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

This Sunday!! Tiny Toy Co (collects and rehomes toys no longer wanted) will be at Common Threads' space 2126 Danforth Ave. "Join Tiny Toy Co. founder & teacher-librarian, Rebecca Saha, in our space for this 3-hour, upcycled craft workshop. Each participant will make at least 1 whimsical bottle cap magnet, and 1 Scrabble name ornament (see pictures) with the option to return to either station and make more, as time permits. Each participant will also go home with instructions, so they can repeat the crafts with family and friends!*"

Felt super awesome to be part of the @thedannybia AGM tonight, introducing the attendees to the Danforth Reduces initiative!! _ Nice to meet many of business owners who we will be interacting with as we work to make Danforth a less wasteful area for take out and eat in. It’s clear too that beautification is top priority for the BIA so seeing empty single use coffee cups shoved in planters or styrofoam drifting through the streets on a windy day is not in line with the values here. Having our streets free of litter means reducing the amount of disposables given out. We can work on reducing waste together! _ Thank you again for the opportunity to speak and we look forward to keeping the conversation going. Please reach out here if you’re interested in getting our sticker in your window.

We’re joining this awesome list of speakers and special guests convening this Sunday for Green on Glenmore. Organized by @greenwaveto _ Hear from @fashiontakesaction @beachesreduces and us! _ Pick up zero waste products from vendors @baremrkt and @ecoandamour, both east end gems! ... _ Have an opportunity to speak to elected politicans from the area MP @beynate and MPP @rimabernsm _ Sunday, Nov 24th from 3-5pm at @thecornerspot 1917 Gerrard St East. See more

Looking for bulk and package-free ingredients? We’re happy to announce that Moberly Natural Foods (@moberlynaturals) has become one of our community partners. They offer a robust selection of nuts and grains, dried fruits and beans, breakfast cereals and baking ingredients. 146 bins, and 23 spice containers all together! _ Moberly welcomes your container and will tare (weigh) empty on the scale at the check-out desk ahead of your shopping. Then the container weight is deduct...ed during final purchase. They make it easy, peasy! _ You can also find milks and yogurts in glass jars that can be returned to receive your initial deposit back. And the participating companies will collect empty jars from Moberly’s to sanitize and refill for future purchases. The store also carries package free soaps and beeswax wraps! _ Located at 2044 Danforth Ave. Close to Woodbine TTC Stn. _ Thank you for all the waste reduction efforts you’re making! _ #BYOC #BYO #DanforthReduces #MoberlyNaturalFoods #BringYourOwnContainer #Reusable #ReduceReuse #WasteReduction #Toronto #Danforth #TorDan #EastEnd @thedannybia _ Danforth Reduces logo by Maggy @easthoodcreativestudio See more

Love this compilation of Toronto-centric resources that we can refer to as we learn to live with less waste. It covers a wide range of areas - reduce, reuse, rethink, rehome, and repair. Hope you find it just as helpful as we do! credit: @itsahashtaglife (Emily)