COMMUNITY EVENTS
Hosted By Re4m Design and Fabrication
At Re4m Design and Fabrication, sustainability isn't just a practice; it's a commitment to building a better, greener future in our city.
Our sustainable initiatives extend beyond our products and services to encompass creating a vibrant space for the community to engage with eco-friendly opportunities and support environmentally conscious small businesses. Through, educational sessions and our annual community event, we provide a platform for individuals to learn about sustainable practices, discover innovative eco-friendly products, and connect with like-minded community members.
OUR ANNUAL ECO MARKET
Explore the essence of sustainability at Re4m’s annual Eco Market. Where handcrafted meets eco-friendly! Join us to celebrate Earth Day for this special event featuring local eco-vendors, makers and upcyclers.
Over the years, we have highlighted environmental and recycling initiatives and featured over 30 different eco-minded businesses.
You can expect unique items, delicious food, recycling efforts, games and educational activities at our family friendly event. We are proud to incorporate our annual fundraising initiative where we collect donations that are allocated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
DAY-OF RECYCLING & ECO INITIATIVES!
Learn about recycling initiatives and bring your unwanted supplies to contribute to our efforts towards a cleaner environment! The Eco Market's material collection drives and recycling initiatives are listed below. To get more information on the specifics of the items, please email the organization associated with the item directly;
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Small decor items, hardware, housewares and tools - Donate to the Habitat for Humanity Restore
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Egg Cartons, cleaned and empty pill bottles, bread tags, milk bags and more - Donate to Earthub
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Renovation materials such as woods, acrylics, hardware - Donate to Re4m Design and Fabrication
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Small Tools - Donate to Ottawa Tool Library
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Old paint cans, aerosol cans and household hazardous waste as listed on the City of Ottawa Website can also be dropped off at Re4m Design and Fabrication
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Used string instruments, strings or small instrument parts (No Pianos) - Donate to Do Re Mi Bracelets.
Fundraising:
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There will be a donation box at the event where we are collecting cash donations from attendees and vendors. The donations will be sent directly to the Nature Conservancy of Canada here - https://natureconservancy.ca/en/
2024 ECO MARKET!
Vendor Applications are now closed for 2024, Do you have an eco biz or organization that you would like to showcase? Be sure to keep your eye out for applications for next year in February of 2025!
Looking to volunteer at the 2024 Eco Market? Please send an email to Heather at connect@re4m.ca. Thank you!
Saturday, April 20th 2024
9 am until 4pm
136 Billings Avenue
Ottawa, K1H 5K9
2024 MARKET VENDORS
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library
Plato’s Closet
Radiant Horizons Wellness
Re4m Design and Fabrication
Rosette Fair Trade
Sassy Sugar and Co.
Scopa
SeaCycled Glass
Seeded Memories
Sew Eliza Handmade
Social Harvest Ottawa
Sorella Candela & Co
Terra20
The Box of Life
The ReStore
Zanetti Design Inc.
A.I.M Recyclers
ApotheKerry Soap
Arty Chick Textiles Studio
D'Aoust Training Systems
Do Re Mi Bracelets etc.
Earthub
Ecology Ottawa
Hedge Tarot
Koaino Soaps
Lemongrass & Lavender
Nat's Bread Company Ltd.
Naturaide​
Nonna's Famous Pizza
NU Grocery
Oat Couture Cafe
Ottawa Tool Library