A Unified Effort with Passionate Partners
Suzuki Canada joined forces with Able Sail Toronto, the Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA), and Melo Craft Inflatables to take on this cleanup mission. Volunteers from diverse backgrounds came together with a shared goal: to make our waterways cleaner.
After a short 1.5-hour bus ride and an eco-friendly boxed lunch, Suzuki employees arrived at the creek, welcomed by HRCA staff. Equipped with cleaning tools and a clear plan, the team was briefed on the challenge ahead. Illegal dumping had littered the creek with household trash, electronics, and more. Undeterred, the 54 dedicated volunteers from Suzuki and its partners dove into the task.
Able Sail Toronto, a valued Suzuki partner throughout 2024, contributed an added layer of inspiration. Despite tough terrain, their volunteers worked side by side with Suzuki employees, showing that passion and dedication know no bounds. Melo Craft Inflatables, a local Suzuki Dealer, also joined, making this a truly community-centered effort with a global impact.
Turning Trash into Triumph
In two hours, the team removed waste from the ravine, carrying it up embankments for proper disposal or recycling. Their efforts resulted in 26 bags of waste collected, plus larger objects too bulky for bags, preventing this debris from reaching Lake Ontario and impacting its ecosystem.
More than a cleanup, this day forged new friendships and reinforced the power of teamwork across communities and partners. It was a day that not only made a visible impact but also underscored Suzuki Canada’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
By day’s end, 54 volunteers had left a lasting impact—not just on the environment but on each other. That’s the essence of Suzuki Canada’s Clean Ocean Project: uniting for a cleaner, greener future for all.
Ready to ride the wave?
To learn more about the Clean Ocean Project or to find a Dealer near you, visit: https://www.suzuki.ca/clean-ocean-project/.
