Media Advisory - PortsToronto to Launch Second Phase of Seabin Pilot Program in Toronto's Inner Harbour Français
TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - Following the success of this summer's Seabin Pilot Program at Toronto's Outer Harbour Marina, PortsToronto is launching phase two of the project in Toronto's inner harbour. As part of the launch, media are invited to historic Pier 6 on Thursday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about the findings from Canada's first commercial installation of Seabins at the Outer Harbour Marina and what the second phase of the program has in store, including new Seabins and an exciting new partnership with the University of Toronto Trash Team.
What: |
Media are invited to join PortsToronto Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Wilson, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Honourable Jeff Yurek and Dr. Chelsea Rochman of the University of Toronto Trash Team to learn more about the Seabin Pilot Program, which aims to reduce litter such as single-use plastics and microplastics from our waterways. Media will have the opportunity to view a live Seabin demonstration and capture b-roll of some of the materials captured by the bins. |
Where: |
Pier 6, York Street Slip at 145 Queens Quay West, Toronto (BeaverTails Pastry) |
When: |
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. |
NOTE: |
The event will be outdoors so please dress accordingly. Light |
For more information on PortsToronto's Seabin pilot program, visit portstoronto.com.
PortsToronto (www.portstoronto.com)
For more than 100 years PortsToronto has worked with its partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance the economic growth of the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomed 2.8 million passengers in 2018; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada's largest freshwater marinas; and, Marine Terminal 52, which provides transportation, distribution, storage and container services to businesses at the Port of Toronto. PortsToronto is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities and has invested more than $11 million since 2009 in charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond. PortsToronto operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and is guided by a nine-member board with representation from all three levels of government.
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Media Contact: Sarah Sutton, Manager, Communications and Government Relations, PortsToronto, Cell: (647) 298-0544, E-mail: [email protected]
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