Event Calendar
Earth Day Prep: Cut Food Waste, Cut Costs
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Location
Whistler Chamber of Commerce
4230 Gateway Drive Whistler
Fees/Admission
Members $15 | Future Members $20
(supporting the Whistler Chamber’s event hosting and management costs)
Contact Information
Whistler Chamber
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Event Sponsors
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Description
Get your business ready for Earth Day 2026 with practical, high-impact food waste solutions.
Food waste is one of the biggest unnecessary expenses for food service and grocery businesses in British Columbia. Every year, local businesses lose millions due to wasted food, increased disposal fees, and inefficient practices. With Earth Day approaching on April 22, this is the perfect time to learn strategies that help your business reduce waste, save money, and improve environmental performance.
Join AWARE Whistler and the Whistler Chamber for a hands-on, solutions-focused workshop designed for restaurants, hotels, and grocery retailers. You’ll learn how to reduce food waste, stay compliant with Whistler’s Solid Waste By-Law, and apply cost-saving strategies that support both your bottom line and the planet.
What You’ll Learn
- How to meet organic waste separation requirements and avoid compliance issues
- Proven food waste reduction strategies for kitchens, purchasing, and storage
- Ways to repurpose, redistribute, or recover surplus food
- How to lower disposal costs and improve operational efficiency
- Access to free ongoing support through AWARE’s From Waste to Action program
Why Attend?
- Boost your sustainability performance ahead of Earth Day
- Improve efficiency and reduce avoidable costs
- Learn practical techniques you can implement immediately
- Collaborate with other local businesses facing similar challenges
Who Should Attend
- Restaurant and hotel managers
- Grocery and food retail operators
- Chefs, kitchen managers, and purchasing leads
- Staff involved in waste management or food donation programs
Start Earth Day strong — register today and take action toward lower costs and a more sustainable business.
About AWARE
The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) works with the community to deliver bold, inspiring, evidence-based solutions to the environmental issues that affect Whistler. Read more at awarewhistler.org
This workshop is part of AWARE’s From Waste to Action campaign, offering free ongoing support to Whistler businesses committed to reducing waste. Learn more at awarewhistler.orgCancellation Policy:
Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five business days the event, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event or training, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber.
