Urban Repurpose, a North Vancouver non-profit, diverts 1,000 kg of usable items daily from landfills, saving thousands of tonnes of waste.

Urban Repurpose, a North Vancouver non-profit, is diverting 1,000 kg of usable items daily from landfills, having saved thousands of tonnes of waste. Founder Tom Reissner aims to expand this initiative to all Metro Vancouver transfer stations. The organization operates a store and gives away most of its reclaimed items for free, hoping to change consumer habits and reduce waste.

July 07, 2024
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