Tuesday March 4th, 6 PM EST, Waterloo
Hosted by Dev Katyal
Plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 8 million tons of plastic entering our oceans each year. Communities in places like Vancouver, Toronto, and beyond are taking action to reduce waste and build a sustainable future.
Join Dev for a fun and informative discussion on how we can all make a difference by reducing plastic waste and adopting eco-friendly alternatives. Expect sustainable snacks, great conversations, and actionable ideas to take home!
Dev Katyal (he/him)is a first-year computer science student at the University of Wateroo. An avid nature enthusiast, Dev’s passion for environmental conservation began at age 11, organizing park cleanups and rallying over 50 kids from the Ottawa region. His dedication has led to significant involvement with programs like OceanWise Youth to Sea, completing 400 service hours, and the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Outside Program. He is also involved with Earth Rangers, Sustainable Youth Canada, and the Ontario Nature Council.
As a CanGap Fellow and Marine Plastic Ambassador, he has represented Canada at the Blue Paradox event in Chicago. Dev’s commitment to conservation drives his efforts to engage young Canadians in protecting the environment.