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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

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Jul 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 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.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Massie Family Community Room
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Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Fri, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Fri, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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