Waste Free Greenwich is hosting the 4th annual ReThink Waste Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Christ Church Parish Hall.
The fair is an engaging, family-friendly event that explores creative ways to “rethink” our waste through the 6Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Rot.
The ReThink Waste Fair raises awareness about the impacts of our current waste management system on public health, the environment and our wallets.
“The event aims to empower residents to adopt simple, sustainable practices, like food scrap recycling and swapping single use for reusables, and to promote solutions to Connecticut’s waste crisis. There’s a better way than throw away,” said Julie DesChamps, founder and chair of the local nonprofit Waste Free Greenwich.
Activities include eco-friendly vendors, composting information, raffle, children’s, book exchange, interactive exhibits and more.
Vendors will offer low waste products from reusable wares and vintage clothing to kitchen tools and beauty products to inspire a sustainable lifestyle, while community partners will share practical tips and information through interactive activities and exhibits.
First Selectman Fred Camillo and town officials will issue an Earth Day Proclamation, and the Greenwich Sustainability Committee will announce the recipients of the Sustainability Awards.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection also kicks off CT’s Food Waste Prevention Week.
Visitors can explore the Reuse Box Truck sponsored by Greenwich Academy and meet reuse expert Alex Eaves to discover how this moving truck was converted into a tiny house and mobile reuse education center using almost nothing but reused, repurposed and dumpster-dived materials.
The fair also features a drive for a host of hard-to-recycle items from plastic film and textiles to batteries and more.
Drop off cell phones for Cell Phones for Soldiers and eyeglasses for the Lions Club.
New and gently used school supplies will be collected for the Stamford Boys and Girls Club, and trial size toiletries will be donated to New Covenant Center.
Waste Free Greenwich is also collecting unopened, unexpired food donations and personal care products for Neighbor to Neighbor.
A full listing of accepted items, donation guidelines and partners are available online.
Indoor event with suggested donation of $5.
For registration and further information, visit the Waste Free Greenwich website.
Christ Church Parish Hall is located at 245 East Putnam Ave in Greenwich.
See also:
Greenwich Academy & Waste Free Greenwich to Host Screening of “The Box Truck Film” April 3
