Rouge Park Cleanup
In collaboration with EcoSparks
In October 2023, HNP and community members took part in our Rouge park clean-up! These clean-ups are a great opportunity to meet new, like-minded individuals and make a positive impact. HNP collaborated with 5 Eco Spark staff and with over 20+ volunteers, the event was a success. In the 5 hour event, the team was able to fully clean 3 trails at Rouge Park and beach. Thank you to EcoSparks for collaborating with us on this event!
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Event Details
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Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
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Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Location: Rouge Park/Beach (195 Rouge Hills Dr, Scarborough, ON
Importance of Cleanups
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An Estimated one tonne of waste is produced per person yearly in Ontario.
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Approximately 10,000 tonnes of plastic ends up in Ontario’s lakes/rivers yearly.
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Ontario’s solid waste emitted 3.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
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More microplastics are being found in the Great Lakes than in oceans.
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Microplastics are then transferred from aquatic animals to humans.
