The staggering levels of consumption in the developed world have a major impact on our environment and the health of our planet. In the past decades, they have also contributed to the rise of inequalities and exacerbated the gap between rich and poor. Responsible consumption is about changing the way we buy to counter these negative impacts.

This interactive workshop will describe the principles of responsible consumption and provide concrete tools to help you become a better, more conscious consumer.

Valérie Leloup (BEd'08 and BA'12) is the co-founder and CEO of NU Grocery, Ottawa’s zero waste grocery stores. With her team at NU Grocery, she’s on a mission to eliminate waste and reinvent consumption.

A gift basket of local products from Nu Grocery stores will be drawn among the workshop participants.

Date: Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.

Platform used: The discussion will be held on Zoom and the link to attend will be sent the day before the event.

How to participate: At 11:30 a.m., connect to Zoom using the link we sent you the day before. You can ask your questions on mic or submit them in chat.

This workshop is also offered in French on Tuesday, January 19, at the same time and is part of the University of Ottawa Wellness Week activities.

If you have questions, comments, or a need for accommodation please contact us as soon as possible at alumni@uottawa.ca

Photographs, videos, and audio recordings of this event may be produced and may include your recognizable image. By participating in the event, you thereby consent to being photographed, video-taped and audio-taped. You thereby authorize the University to use any of these recordings for its activities and events, as well as for its print and electronic promotional material, including on the Internet via the University website or other social media websites. If you have any questions, please contact: alumni@uOttawa.ca.