Zero Waste Place

Zero Waste Place is available for free in the city of Vancouver.

outside of city limits? see our journey to zero waste page.

Zero Waste Place is an interactive program that includes 4 in-person or virtual workshops, teacher resources, and student-led projects to drive sustainable behaviour change in the classroom. Available across grades K-12, in French or English, this program engages students in Core and Curricular Competencies.

This program is designed to inspire and prepare students to take action in their school, neighbourhoods and broader communities.

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Students engage in

• Critical thinking

• Waste reduction strategies

• Project management

• Problem-solving

• Inquiry-based learning

• Community/school pledges and storytelling

• The City of Vancouver's Zero Waste strategy

• Student-led behaviour change

• Immersive activities that appeal to a variety of learning styles

FAQ’s

1. Can I book more than one class at a time?

Yes, we are happy to accommodate teachers in any way we can. The limit number of attendees per workshop is 40.

2. How long is the program for?

The program consists of 4 workshops in total. We can run the workshops in as little as one week (one workshop over 4 days) or spread out the workshops over the course of 2-4 weeks (one or two workshops every week). Upon booking, you can specify what would be best for your schedule.

3. How long is each workshop?

The length of each workshop varies depending on the age group:

• Grades K-2 workshops are 35-40 min long

• Grades 3-12 are 45-60 min long

We are, however, happy to accommodate teachers in any way we can with the length of our programming.

4. What videoconference software are you using?

The most common is Zoom, but we also work with Google Meet.

5. Is the French program entirely taught in French?

Yes, the program is taught in French in its entirety: activities, stories, and presentations are taught in French by native speakers and bilingual staff.

6. How early should I book?

During fall and between January and March, one or two weeks is early enough. However, we recommend booking as early as possible between March and June.

7. I would like the program to be delivered in both French and English, is it possible?

Absolutely! We have native French speakers and bilingual French speakers on our team; we are happy to navigate with students between both languages.

8. Is this program appropriate for an after-school club?

Yes! We are currently delivering this program in many different school settings.

9. What’s the cost of the program?

Free!

10. Do you deliver outside of Vancouver?

Our newest program, Journey to Zero Waste, is specifically created for schools outside of Vancouver!