Mitchell McLarnon

A parent shows glass and stainless steel containers, cloth bags and reusable wax wrap relied upon for a ‘zero-waste’ lifestyle in Victoria, B.C., in 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Zero waste in schools? Why factoring in labour is essential

Any large-scale policy affecting schools, like Montréal’s ambitious transition to zero waste, needs to reflect that success relies on the labour and care of students and education workers.
Trouble in paradise: Disappointments in school and community gardens point to the need for systemic changes in how our society organizes land, labour and resources. (Mitchell McLarnon)

Community and school gardens don’t magically sprout bountiful benefits

Gardens require huge labour, and outcomes like health, well-being or food security are affected by systemic barriers people face in cities and schools.

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