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Sustainable Kingston is a non-profit organization operating in Kingston and the surrounding area.

A non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the livability and resiliency of Kingston by sharing knowledge and providing programs that drive community action. Our organization operates programs and hosts events that help drive community action.

10/21/2026

A more sustainable destination starts with how we get there, get around and experience it. 🚲

How people travel to, from and around a destination shapes their experience of a place, while also influencing accessibility, environmental impacts and the communities they visit.

What opportunities exist to make travel more sustainable, accessible and enjoyable? How can tourism organizations, transportation providers and local businesses help visitors explore Kingston while supporting the needs of residents?

These are some of the questions we'll explore at the Sustainable Hospitality Summit during Travelling Sustainably, moderated by Megan Zelle of Kingston Accommodation Partners.

Megan is a Communications Specialist and Policy Advisor at Kingston Accommodation Partners. With a background in global development focused on climate change, health equity and tourism, she's passionate about sustainable tourism and ensuring local communities benefit from the industry's growth.

Whether you work in tourism, transportation or hospitality, or simply want to think more about the impact of your own travels, this conversation offers an opportunity to learn and share ideas.

Join us November 18 as we explore what a more sustainable visitor economy could look like for Kingston.

🎟️ Tickets are available here: https://sustainable-kingston.squarespace.com/hospitality-summit

10/20/2026

Food sustainability starts long before anything reaches the compost bin. 🍽️

From purchasing ingredients and planning menus to preparing meals, redistributing surplus food and managing organics, decisions throughout the food system can have significant environmental, social and economic impacts.

How can food businesses and community organizations make more sustainable choices? What's already working in Kingston, where do challenges remain, and what practical changes can make a difference?

At the Sustainable Hospitality Summit, From Kitchen to Community: Building a More Sustainable Food System will explore these questions and create space for people across the sector to exchange ideas and experiences.

Moderated by Katie Ardington of the Kingston Culinary Association, this session will look at opportunities to strengthen sustainability throughout the food system.

Katie is the Managing Director of the Kingston Culinary Association, a Red Seal Chef and culinary professor with more than 20 years of hospitality experience including serving as Executive Chef with Beckta Restaurant Group and Resident Executive Chef to the Prime Minister of Canada. Her work brings together restaurants, producers, hospitality businesses and community partners to strengthen Kingston's culinary sector.

Whether you're involved in food service, hospitality, production or community food initiatives, this conversation is for you.

📅 November 18 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
🎟️ Find details and tickets here: https://sustainable-kingston.squarespace.com/hospitality-summit

10/19/2026

🎟️ Early bird tickets are ending soon!

Planning to join us for the Sustainable Hospitality Summit on November 18? Now's a great time to secure your ticket before early bird pricing ends!

Join Sustainable Kingston and people from across tourism, travel, food and hospitality for a morning of conversation, shared ideas and opportunities to connect. Together, we'll explore how Kingston's visitor economy can grow while becoming more sustainable, resilient and accessible.

Whether you work in one of these sectors or are simply curious about how we can make travel and hospitality more sustainable, we'd love to have you join the conversation.

📅 November 18 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

🎟️ Get your ticket at the early bird price before the offer ends!
Find tickets through Eventbrite.

10/15/2026

Have experience, ideas or expertise to share about hospitality and sustainability? We'd love to hear from you! 💡

Sustainable Kingston is looking to connect with individuals and organizations who are passionate about helping others learn more about sustainability across the visitor economy.

Following the panel discussions at the Sustainable Hospitality Summit, there will be an opportunity to share knowledge, connect with attendees and help people explore additional topics.

Areas of interest include:

♻️ Refill, reuse and waste reduction
🌡️ HVAC and building efficiency
🧺 Laundry and cleaning
🌱 Biodiversity
🚲 Transportation
✈️ Travel
👥 Training and human resources
🍴 Food and beverage

These are just a few examples. We're interested in hearing from people with relevant experience, practical resources, useful ideas or knowledge that could help others take their next steps toward sustainability.
If you or your organization would like to contribute, complete Sustainable Kingston's Expert Form through our website.

10/13/2026

What does a more sustainable visitor economy look like?

Tourism brings people to Kingston to experience our food, culture, waterfront, businesses and community. But how can we make sure that growth also supports the people who live and work here?

Building a more sustainable visitor economy means considering the full picture: how we travel, where our food comes from, how businesses operate, how accessible our destinations are, and how visitors and residents can benefit together.

These questions aren't limited to tourism professionals. As travellers, customers, workers and community members, we all have a role to play.

On November 18, join Sustainable Kingston for the Sustainable Hospitality Summit to explore these ideas, share experiences and discover opportunities to make Kingston's visitor economy more sustainable, resilient and accessible.

🎟️ Find event details and tickets through Sustainable Kingston's website.

10/01/2026

Sustainable Hospitality Summit 🌱

What could a more sustainable visitor economy look like?

On November 18, Sustainable Kingston is bringing together people from tourism, hospitality, food, transportation, and related sectors to explore the opportunities and challenges involved in building a more sustainable visitor economy.

The Summit will feature two concurrent sessions focused on food waste and sustainable travel.

🍽️ From Kitchen to Community: Building a More Sustainable Food System

Food sustainability is about more than what happens when food becomes waste. This session will explore how decisions around purchasing, menu planning, preparation, surplus food, redistribution, and organics can contribute to more sustainable food systems.

🚲 Travelling Sustainably

This session will explore how we can rethink the ways people travel to, from, and around destinations, and consider opportunities to make travel and transportation more sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable.

Both sessions will bring together people with experience across these areas to share practical ideas, explore challenges, and consider opportunities for collaboration.

We’re also looking to connect with people who have relevant knowledge, experience, resources, or expertise and may be interested in sharing their insights with attendees. If you have something you think could contribute to the conversation, we encourage you to fill out our Expert Form.

📅 November 18, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
📍 1550 Princess St, Kingston, ON

Learn more at: https://sustainable-kingston.squarespace.com/hospitality-summit
🎟️ Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sustainable-hospitality-summit-tickets-2001607710544?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Whether you work in the visitor economy or are simply interested in how we can make hospitality and travel more sustainable, we’d love to have you join us.

09/23/2026

🌊 Don’t forget! The Lakeshore Cleanup is this Saturday!

With the cleanup just around the corner, here are a few things to keep in mind before you join us:

✅ Don’t forget to register!
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to join us on September 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m.

📧 Don’t forget to check your email!
The starting location will be sent to registered volunteers, so keep an eye on your inbox before Saturday.

🚣 Don’t forget to sign up with Ahoy Rentals!
Interested in taking part in the kayak portion of the cleanup? Make sure you’ve registered with Ahoy Rentals and completed the required waiver. Participants should be comfortable using a kayak and being in the water.

Whether you’re joining us along the shoreline or by kayak, we’re looking forward to seeing you out there!

👉 Register here: https://www.sustainablekingston.com/kingston-lakeshore-cleanup

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

A big thank you to our partnering organizations, Ahoy Rentals, Neptune and Salacia Diving, First Capital Disposal, the City of Kingston, and Kingston Yacht Club, for helping make this year’s cleanup possible!

See you Saturday! 🌱

09/22/2026

We’re proud to support RXN HUB’s 2026 Innovation Summit as a sponsor!

Advancing innovation takes more than ideas—it takes investment, partnership, and environments where people can build together.

The Innovation Summit brings together founders, investors, corporate leaders, government partners, and ecosystem builders from across Canada and beyond to explore how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and accelerate commercialization.

We’re excited to support the conversations, connections, and opportunities that help move innovation forward—and to be part of building what comes next.

Join us in Kingston.

📍 Kingston, Ontario
📅 September 23, 2026

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rxn-hubs-2026-innovation-summit-tickets-1982688133580?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/21/2026

🌊 Help us give Kingston’s waterfront a little care!

Join Sustainable Kingston on September 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 for our annual Lakeshore Cleanup!

Volunteers can help collect litter along the shoreline between approximately the Gord Downie Pier and the Great Lakes Museum, or take part in our water-based cleanup by kayak, with support from Ahoy Rentals. Divers from Neptune and Salacia Diving will also be helping with the cleanup.

A big thank you to Ahoy Rentals, Neptune and Salacia Diving, First Capital Disposal, City of Kingston and Kingston Yacht Club for helping make this year’s cleanup possible!

🚣 Interested in joining us on the water? Please note that participants in the kayak cleanup should be comfortable using a kayak and being in the water. Anyone participating through Ahoy Rentals will also need to complete the appropriate waiver before taking part.

Whether you’re staying onshore or heading out by kayak, it’s a great way to spend a morning outdoors, meet other people who care about Kingston, and help keep our waterfront clean.

📅 September 26
⏰ 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
📍 Starting location will be shared with registered volunteers

👉 Register here: https://www.sustainablekingston.com/kingston-lakeshore-cleanup

Come lend a hand and help us take care of Kingston’s shoreline! 🌱

09/18/2026

🌱 What a wonderful way to celebrate sustainability in Kingston!

A huge thank you to all of our 2026 Sustainable Kingston Award winners and to everyone who joined us to celebrate them. From large-scale operations to neighbourhood action, this year’s Awards reminded us just how many people are working to build a more sustainable Kingston.

We’re especially grateful to celebrate both those who have been on their sustainability journey for years and those who are just getting started. Every action has a place in building a more sustainable community.

A special thank you to our Awards Sponsor, Scotiabank, for helping make this event possible, and to our Event Supporter, Nosh Bagels, for providing a wonderful assortment of bagels for everyone to enjoy. And thank you to Afton McConvey for providing the live music and helping create such a great atmosphere.

We’d also like to thank the City of Kingston and Deputy Mayor Gary Oosterhof for coming out and showing their support for this year’s Awards and for the people working to make our community more sustainable.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who nominated, participated, volunteered, attended, supported, and helped make this year’s Awards possible. It takes a community to put an event like this together, and we’re so grateful for all the work that happens behind the scenes.

**Together, we’re building a more sustainable Kingston.** 🌿

Address

221 Queen Street
Kingston, ON
K7K1B4

Telephone

+13433003793

Website

https://linktr.ee/sustainablekingston

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