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Stop Buying Stuff!

2023-04-06 17:15:00 2023-04-06 18:15:00 America/New_York Stop Buying Stuff! Drop-in program Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Thursday, April 06
5:15pm - 6:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 17:15:00 2023-04-06 18:15:00 America/New_York Stop Buying Stuff! Drop-in program Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Painswick Branch

Massie Family Community Room

Drop-in program

More and more people are becoming concerned about the effects of Climate Change, but what can we do? Become vegetarian? Ride a bike? Invest in Green?

Local broadcaster Meg Whitton thinks one of the simplest and most effective solutions is one no one will talk about: Stop Buying STUFF.  Saying No to Stuff is simple and effective but is never discussed as a planet solution.  It's time we asked ourselves why.

Meg worked part time at a dump and has seen what we throw out.  She'll speak on:

  • Why we buy
  • Why no one will tell you to stop

And can suggest solutions like:

  • a spending threshold
  • tips for tough conversations
  • how to handle KIDS & purchases
  • how to build a capsule wardrobe
  • her 3 favourite recipes for cutting WAY down on food waste

Meg Whitton is the Morning Show Host of Bounce Radio, a member of the Board of Directors for Living Green Barrie and has even been an employee at the dump just because she wanted to learn more about where garbage goes.  This talk will look at pop culture, advertising and what she feels is one of the easiest, most impactful ways to affect climate change - and why NO ONE will talk about it!  


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Painswick Branch

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We're closed Thursday December 25 due to Christmas Day
We're closed Friday December 26 due to Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 22 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 9:30AM to 1:00PM
(Christmas Eve)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 26 Closed
(Boxing Day)
Sat, Dec 27 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 9:30PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.

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