In 2019, the City of Montreal authorized the construction of its first industrial composting plant. Located in the industrial section of the Saint-Laurent borough, this facility aims to process approximately 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually.
Under the current municipal system, Montreal’s food waste is transported to processing facilities located as far as…
Last June, Maison Robert-Bélanger hosted its first summer artisanal and farmers’ market of the year. This heritage site was restored in 2023 and has since served as a hub for agricultural, cultural, and environmental programs in the Saint-Laurent borough. Vercité, a non-profit, invited other community organizations to sell fresh produce and handmade goods alongside them.ContinueContinue reading “The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]”
Back by popular demand, CSU’s Anti Consumerism Week 2023!!! This year, our theme is Food Sovereignty, Sustainability & Solidarity. Join us for a week-long event filled with hands-on workshops, talks, and presentations to live a more sustainable life! Workshops include: Dumpster Diving, Plant-Based Cheesemaking, Vermicomposting, and more! Can’t attend a workshop but still looking toContinueContinue reading “Anti – Consumerism Week 2023”
Harvest Moon Party! Thursday, October 1st from 7-10pm It’s Harvest time, and we are celebrating with a Harvest moon music show in the Greenhouse! Join us for an enchanting night amongst the plants and under the stars with live musicians, free tea and friendly folks! Free – tea donations accepted! Workshop: Soap Making! Monday, OctoberContinueContinue reading “UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CONCORDIA GREENHOUSE”
Wild World of Edible Weeds workshopMonday, August 12th, 4:00pmGallery X, VA-229, VA courtyard gardens ( 1395 Rene Levesque, corner of Crescent) 1395 René-Lévesque BlvdHave you ever wondered if those annoying plants growing everywhere in your garden could be of any use? If so, then you will be thrilled to learn that most of them areContinueContinue reading “Workshop: Wild World of Edible Weeds!”
Hey folks! We’ve heard that some people are having trouble with their newsletters going to their spam inboxes. If you have not received your newsletter recently, check your spam box and make as Safe! This should avoid future problems. Thanks for your patience! Help Save the Greenhouse! Volunteers Needed!The Greenhouse is in dire straits andContinueContinue reading “Events coming up in the Greenhouse!”
When: April 17th, 6-9pm.Where: Concordia Greenhouse. Concordia Greenhouse and the Color Collective members Johanna Autin, Carissa Carman and Sarah Cotwoka collaborate with Textile Designer Julie Andre to present a workshop and skill share on sustainable colours. The workshop includes:- An introduction and tour of the indoor natural dye garden- Presentation of the Phyto SanitationContinueContinue reading “Natural Dye Workshop: Sustainable Colors for Fibres”
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