Anita Chan recalled hearing the news about San Francisco’s historic ban on single-use plastic bags in 2007. With that, Chan ignited her passion for sustainability when she was awe-struck by the pioneering and bold decision by one of the largest cities in the US.
Finding her voice in sustainability
Anita Chan’s desire to share her journey while making zero waste living accessible to everyone culminated in the launch of We Trash Talk—a company focused on helping people and companies implement zero-waste living. From food-saving tips to budget-saving DIYs, her goal is to encourage individuals to join the climate movement and to take action in any way they can.
The reality of the climate crisis hit home when she became pregnant with her son, who is now four years old. As an expectant and concerned parent, she joined the campaign for the straw ban in Vancouver, going door to door in her neighbourhood of East Vancouver and speaking at the Vancouver City Hall.
“I was really passionate about sustainability,” said Chan, who founded her company in 2017. “I was like ‘I’m bringing this child to this world, and this is serious now.’”
Chan harnessed the power of a collective when she became involved with Babies for Climate Action, a local grassroot organization made up of new parents addressing the intersection of climate issues with social justice to secure a better future for the next generation.
“Beyond composting, it was about how to talk to and write to your Member of Parliament for changes,” said the Vancouver-based digital creator. “It was also about environmental justice and access to education for everybody, no matter what tax bracket you are.”
Empowered by the impact she was making in her backyard, she decided to make a career change in her 40s and went back to school during the pandemic to study Sustainability Development. Now working in the role of a content marketing strategist at a…
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