Samuel Connor Pond Cleanup
In Partnership With Our Sponsors!
Special thank you to our sponsors!
October 2022
11:00AM - 2:00PM











Event Details
Thank you to the over 250 volunteers who made the community cleanup at Samuel Connor Pond a resounding success! Their efforts were greatly supported by 786 Pizza, who generously sponsored lunch, and by Councillor Santos, whose support was instrumental in making the event possible. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations in Brampton, as cleanups like this are vital for more than just aesthetics. Reducing waste directly protects the environment and helps cut costly disposal expenses. Critically, when waste is left to decompose, it can release harmful toxins that pose a serious threat to the health of plants, animals, and humans alike.
HNP Canada organized this October cleanup specifically to proactively address these escalating environmental concerns. Volunteers learned firsthand about the significant impact of improperly disposed waste, understanding how it contributes to the release of toxic chemicals into our air and crucial waterways, including ponds, lakes, and rivers. This educational component is essential, especially when considering the broader context: each person in Ontario produces an estimated one tonne of waste annually, with roughly 10,000 tonnes of plastic entering Ontario's lakes and rivers each year. Furthermore, Ontario’s solid waste emits 3.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, exacerbating global warming, and alarmingly, more microplastics are being found in parts of the Great Lakes than in oceans, which can then transfer from aquatic animals to humans. Events like this are therefore crucial in raising awareness and fostering sustainable habits that benefit the entire ecosystem.