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Don Woodstock: Unrelenting

Don Woodstock: Unrelenting

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 Don Woodstock, a Jamaican-born environmental activist who has made significant contributions to Winnipeg's recycling and sustainability efforts. Woodstock shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Jamaica to becoming an unrelenting advocate for environmental change in Canada. The podcast highlights Woodstock's key achievements, including transforming Winnipeg's recycling participation from 33% to over 95% and playing a crucial role in the city's plastic bag ban. He describes his unique approach to advocacy, which involves persistence, community engagement, and challenging existing systems. Woodstock discusses his vision for a comprehensive recycling plant that could create jobs and generate sustainable solutions. He also shares his plans to run for mayor of Winnipeg to implement his environmental initiatives. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of believing that seemingly impossible challenges can be overcome through determination and community action. To get a copy of Don's Book - Click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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