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Goodwill’s Repair for Good program doesn’t just divert 10,000 kg of furniture out of landfills each year; it provides skills training for people with disabilities, empowering them with the tools they need to gain employment.
Since 2021, the program has kept over 30,000 kg of furniture from being sent to landfills and trained over 30 volunteers!
Goodwill’s Repair for Good program doesn’t just divert 10,000 kg of furniture out of landfills each year; it provides skills training for people with disabilities, empowering them with the tools they need to gain employment.
Since 2021, the program has kept over 30,000 kg of furniture from being sent to landfills and trained over 30 volunteers!
![Transforming Waste: How [Re] Waste Diverts over 200,000 Pounds of Plastic from Landfills Every Year](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/irP3NM_QWoI/mqdefault.jpg "Transforming Waste: How [Re] Waste Diverts over 200,000 Pounds of Plastic from Landfills Every Year
Embark on a journey into the world of plastic recycling with [Re] Waste, the proud recipient of the Waste Management Award at the 32nd Annual Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence. Uncover the intricate challenges of recycling various plastics on a large scale and witness how [Re] Waste is leading the charge in achieving recyclability.
Video Overview:
[Re] Waste serves as a catalyst for businesses, empowering them to divert plastic from landfills and transform it into eco-friendly products. As a trailblazer in Albertas circular economy, [Re] Waste collaborates with visionary partners like Value Buds, where discarded cannabis packaging takes on a new life as rolling trays and plastic dupe tubes.
Since its inception in 2020, [Re] Waste has made an extraordinary impact, diverting a staggering 590,000 pounds of plastic from landfills. Join us in celebrating a sustainable future with [Re] Waste, where innovation meets environmental excellence.
Learn more: https://emeraldfoundation.ca/aef_awards/revolutionizing-recycling-with-re-waste-transforming-waste-management-for-a-sustainable-future/")
