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WHAT ARE ECO BLITZ WORKSHOPS?
We make climate action simple, convenient & culturally relevant
Our workshops are designed to make sustainability practical, engaging, and community-driven. Through a mix of education, interactive activities, and real-world solutions, participants learn how to better manage waste, adopt energy-efficient practices, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These sessions are tailored for both residents and site staff in multi-unit buildings. With a focus on behavior change and practical action, Eco Blitz helps communities take meaningful steps toward a sustainable, circular future
INCLUDES
What is included?
(But not limited to)
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Interactive workshop facilitation (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)
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Education on waste management, energy efficiency, and GHG reduction strategies and practical tips
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Behavior-change tools that inspire long-term impact
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Resources and connections to companies supporting circular economy practices
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Tailored content for both residents and site staff
DESIGNED FOR
Who are these workshops best for?
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Residents of multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and housing co-ops who want to live more sustainably and reduce their environmental footprint.
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Property managers and site staff seeking practical strategies to improve waste management, energy efficiency, and recycling/composting in their buildings.
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Organizations and housing providers looking to empower communities with accessible, culturally relevant climate education and circular economy practices.
BENEFITS
After our workshops we aim to have your community seeing...
What we do here matters to our people somewhere else. Big change starts small, in our backyard, then ripples out globally.
OUR MISSION
Our why
HELP US MAKE CHANGE
How you can get involved
TESTIMONIALS
What the community is saying...
"...phenomenal presenter! She is very knowledgeable and allowed the group to interact in a very meaningful way.”
Margaret, Scarlett Resident
"These sessions will have an everlasting effect on the way we deal with organic waste management in our house"
Nuzhat, TWC Member
“I really enjoy the workshop and learning more now how to reduce our carbon footprint. Thank you CEED Canada"
Adriana, Scarlett Resident
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You're probably wondering...
CEED Canada (Circular Environmental Education and Design) is a Black-led charitable organization dedicated to making climate action simple, convenient, and culturally relevant for Toronto’s underserved communities, especially low-income and racialized residents in social
housing.CEED Canada’s work is built on three core pillars:
● Education – delivering climate and environmental education through workshops, interactive programs, and hands-on learning tailored to the lived experiences of marginalized residents
● Advocacy – empowering communities to influence local and municipal climate policy, and amplifying the voices of those with lived expertise to promote equity and inclusivity in climate solutions.
● Research – co-designing and participating in community-based research initiatives to understand barriers and develop evidence-based strategies for effective climate action.Culturally relevant environmental education: Interactive workshops (onsite and virtual), Eco-Blitz events, building initiatives, and tailored presentations covering waste management, energy efficiency, and GHG reduction.
● Community consultation: Needs assessments, resident engagement, and custom resources or curriculum for climate action projects.
● Distributed products: Climate Action Kits, manuals, and educational guides for residents and property managers.
● Participatory research: Data-driven evaluation, case studies, and research projects like “Climate Literacy in Social Housing”.
● Restorative, inclusive practices: Governance and conflict resolution modeled on African-centered and Indigenous restorative approaches.C: Circular – Actions have ripple effects, influencing local and global systems.
E: Environmental – The environment is a set of interdependent systems; CEED
leverages this systems thinking.
E: Education – Rooted in “educare” (to bring forward), CEED surfaces community
knowledge and connects it to climate action.
D: Design – Programs are co-designed with communities to continuously adapt and
respond to real needs.CEED’s main audience is:
● Building property owners/managers of low-income, social housing, particularly those
serving Black, Indigenous, and other racialized residents.
● Residents, students, community leaders, professionals, academic researchers, funders,
and policy-makers in sectors spanning housing, education, and food security.● Black-led and community-mirrored: Staff and board reflect the communities served, providing lived experience and trust.
● Integrates Indigenous and Afrikan/Caribbean knowledge into environmental work and climate action.
● Justice-focused: Every program centers equity, anti-oppression, and dismantling of systemic barriers.
● Resident-led and community-informed: Residents co-create, lead, and evaluate programs, not just participate.● Winner of the 2022 Women4ClimateTO Pitch Competition.
● High-profile presentations at major climate education conferences (e.g., University of Toronto, ).
● Partnerships with local groups, like the "Green Warriors Valet Project," resulting in significant waste diversion and resident engagement.
● Quantifiable improvements in residents’ recycling behavior, climate literacy, and community trust.
● Financial contributions (donations, sponsorships, in-kind support).
● Participation in fundraising campaigns, resource-sharing, and community partnerships.
● Collaboration with academic, property management, or government partners on climate initiatives.
General inquiries and partnership proposals can be directed to: info@ceedcanada.ca
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Based in Toronto, Canada
Serving Globally