150 metric tonnes of materials diverted from landfills

An exciting update to our recycling initiatives: a preliminary report from CSR Eco Solutions, the company contracted to recycle old furnishings, equipment, computers, etc. from the Bora Laskin Library move over the summer, indicates that approximately 150 metric tonnes of materials were diverted away from landfills.

CSR donates, recycles and reuses materials from large institutions, governments and hospitals and many of the items find new homes at charitable organizations, or are sent overseas to developing countries.

Read our updated Reusing and Recycling before Renovating story.